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The University of Minnesota Continuing Education
and IIBA Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter are proud to present:
Professional Development Days
Grow - Connect - Evolve
April 28th, 2010 - 7:30am - 5:00pm
Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 30th, 2010
Registration Deadline: April 25th, 2010
Grow - Connect - Evolve
April 28th, 2010 - 7:30am - 5:00pm
Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 30th, 2010
Registration Deadline: April 25th, 2010
Environmental and Professional Sustainability
The IIBA MSP Chapter and our event sponsor - the University of Minnesota Continuing Education - are proud to present our annual professional development day supporting sustainability in both our environment and our profession. A one-day renewable, sustainable, educational event where you will Grow, Connect and Evolve.
The IIBA MSP Chapter and our event sponsor - the University of Minnesota Continuing Education - are proud to present our annual professional development day supporting sustainability in both our environment and our profession. A one-day renewable, sustainable, educational event where you will Grow, Connect and Evolve.
Grow
Grow your skills learning from Midwest-based industry experts
Grow your skills learning from Midwest-based industry experts
Connect
Connect with your BA Community and other local leaders in the Business Analysis profession
Connect with your BA Community and other local leaders in the Business Analysis profession
Evolve
Evolve with advanced learning opportunities, the IIBA International roadmap and update from our Keynote Speaker Kathleen Barrett from IIBA International.
Evolve with advanced learning opportunities, the IIBA International roadmap and update from our Keynote Speaker Kathleen Barrett from IIBA International.
Registration & Tickets
Registration and tickets are only available in advance.
Registration and tickets are only available in advance.
Non-Members
Ticket Price: $ 100
Ticket Price: $ 100
Chapter Members
20% discount
Ticket Price: $ 80
20% discount
Ticket Price: $ 80
Corporate Sponsors
For corporate sponsors only.
Ticket Price: $ 75
For corporate sponsors only.
Ticket Price: $ 75
Event Location
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10:30 - 11:30 am
Taking the BA Out of the Box
Jennifer Battan
Jennifer Battan
Discovering the IIBA Competency Model
K. Barret & A. Wick
K. Barret & A. Wick
11:30 - 12:30 pm
Lunch - Visit Vendor Booths
Lunch - Visit Vendor Booths
Course and Speaker Details (Subject to Change)
7:30 - 8:30 am
Check In - Registration - Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 am
Opening Remarks - Introductions
8:45 - 10:00 am
Keynote: “Transforming the Business Analysis Industry: One
Company and One BA at a Time!”
Kathleen Barret
Company and One BA at a Time!”
Kathleen Barret
Check In and Registration
Track 1:
Cultivating Skills for
the Growing BA
(Novice to
Intermediate)
Track 2:
Skills for the
Evolving BA
(Intermediate to Advanced)
Schedule Information (Subject to Change)
10:00 - 10:30 am
Break - Snack - Visit Vendor Booths
KeyNote
12:30 - 1:30 pm
The Art of Noise: The
Ability to Communicate
Brad Steinke
Ability to Communicate
Brad Steinke
Foolproof Plan for Passing the CBAP Exam
Rich Larson
Rich Larson
1:30 - 1:45 pm
Break - Visit Vendor Booths
Break - Visit Vendor Booths
1:45 - 2:45 pm
BA Tools We Can All Afford and a Few We Can't Afford to be Without
Devan Shepherd
Devan Shepherd
Using Emotional Intelligence to Gather Better Business Requirements
John Kaman
John Kaman
2:45 - 3:00 pm
Break - Visit Vendor Booths
Break - Visit Vendor Booths
3:00 - 4:15 pm
“The Changing Face of Business Analysis”
Featuring:
Dayle Beyer, PMP, ACC, CBAP - Facilitator
Elizabeth Larson, CBAP, PMP, CEO of Watermark Learning
Mike Vinje, Trissential Consulting
Featuring:
Dayle Beyer, PMP, ACC, CBAP - Facilitator
Elizabeth Larson, CBAP, PMP, CEO of Watermark Learning
Mike Vinje, Trissential Consulting
Industry Panel
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Closing Comments - Award Prizes
Track 1:
Cultivating Skills for the
Growing BA
(Novice to Intermediate)
Track 2:
Skills for the Evolving BA
(Intermediate to Advanced)
CDU Credits
Attendees can earn 5 CDU towards their re-certification or continuing education.
Meals and Beverages
Continental Breakfast, Mid-Morning Snack, Lunch, Mid-Afternoon Snacks are included
in the price of the ticket. We will have a full service menu of grill, deli and salad bar items
available to order.
Early Bird Registration
Register before March 30th, 2010 and become eligible for a special prize drawing.
More details coming soon! You must be present to win.
Parking
Parking is free for the event. Let the attendant know your are with the IIBA. We recommend
parking in the S104 outdoor parking lot or parking lots directly connected to the building.
Other parking ramps and parking lots will charge for parking.
Attendees can earn 5 CDU towards their re-certification or continuing education.
Meals and Beverages
Continental Breakfast, Mid-Morning Snack, Lunch, Mid-Afternoon Snacks are included
in the price of the ticket. We will have a full service menu of grill, deli and salad bar items
available to order.
Early Bird Registration
Register before March 30th, 2010 and become eligible for a special prize drawing.
More details coming soon! You must be present to win.
Parking
Parking is free for the event. Let the attendant know your are with the IIBA. We recommend
parking in the S104 outdoor parking lot or parking lots directly connected to the building.
Other parking ramps and parking lots will charge for parking.
Key Note
Transforming the Business Analysis Industry:
One Company and One BA at a Time!”
In June of 2009, Kathleen Barret became International Institute of Business Analysis’s full-time President and CEO after having held the role as a volunteer since the organization’s inception in October 2003. IIBA, a professional association for Business Analysts, focuses on defining and enhancing the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®) and implementing a certification program for qualified practitioners.
With over 25 years of experience in information technology, Kathleen has held many roles including most recently, managing offshore software development work for a large financial service organization. Her involvement in the field of business analysis began when she was asked to create a centre of competency for BAs for her company. She is experienced in CMMI and benchmarking, and through her many years of consulting, brings cross industry knowledge to her role at IIBA.
To contact Kathleen Barret, please send an email to kathleen.barret@theiiba.org.
One Company and One BA at a Time!”
In June of 2009, Kathleen Barret became International Institute of Business Analysis’s full-time President and CEO after having held the role as a volunteer since the organization’s inception in October 2003. IIBA, a professional association for Business Analysts, focuses on defining and enhancing the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®) and implementing a certification program for qualified practitioners.
With over 25 years of experience in information technology, Kathleen has held many roles including most recently, managing offshore software development work for a large financial service organization. Her involvement in the field of business analysis began when she was asked to create a centre of competency for BAs for her company. She is experienced in CMMI and benchmarking, and through her many years of consulting, brings cross industry knowledge to her role at IIBA.
To contact Kathleen Barret, please send an email to kathleen.barret@theiiba.org.
Discovering the IIBA Competency Model
Kathleen Barret and Angela Wick
Come discover the IIBA Competency Model with Kathleen Barret (IIBA CEO) and Angela Wick (IIBA Competency Model Product Manager and Committee Chair). The IIBA releases the BA Competency Model in February 2010, come see what it is all about, and discuss what the model can do for you as a BA and for your organization. Grow and Evolve by learning to develop key competencies that make a Business Analyst successful!
Kathleen Barret and Angela Wick
Come discover the IIBA Competency Model with Kathleen Barret (IIBA CEO) and Angela Wick (IIBA Competency Model Product Manager and Committee Chair). The IIBA releases the BA Competency Model in February 2010, come see what it is all about, and discuss what the model can do for you as a BA and for your organization. Grow and Evolve by learning to develop key competencies that make a Business Analyst successful!
Angela Wick,
CBAP, PMP
• IIBA Competency Model Product Manager and Committee Chair
• Genesis10 BA Practice Leader
• U of MN Instructor of Business Analysis and Business Acumen
CBAP, PMP
• IIBA Competency Model Product Manager and Committee Chair
• Genesis10 BA Practice Leader
• U of MN Instructor of Business Analysis and Business Acumen
Angela has 12+ years experience in Business Analysis and consults, trains and mentors BAs. Her BA experience has covered numerous Fortune 100 companies in multiple industry verticals. She has developed BA competency models and BA best practices in multiple organizations. She assesses and consults with organizations on BA practice maturity, and BA competency development. Angela develops and implements plans for organizations to improve Business Analysis effectiveness. Angela is a frequent speaker at conferences and is IIBA CBAP certified and PMI PMP certified.
Kathleen Barrett
- CEO and President of IIBA International
With over 25 years of experience in information technology, Kathleen has held many roles including most recently, managing offshore software development work for a large financial service organization. Her involvement in the field of business analysis began when she was asked to create a centre of competency for BAs for her company. She is experienced in CMMI and benchmarking, and through her many years of consulting, brings cross industry knowledge to her role at IIBA.
Taking the BA Out of the Box
Jennifer Battan
The role of the BA isn’t simply a scribe or order taker. Our job is to dig: to listen to what the stakeholder’s problem is and to help lead them to a solution (or find the requirements that lead us all to the solution). In many cases, we may be successful at digging down to the real problem and write perfectly formed requirements to help solve that problem, but does our role end there? Can we add value to our projects by giving teams a jolt out of old habits?
There is a tool in your BA tool kit that may be collecting a little bit of dust. See it? It’s over in the corner under the use case. Let’s reach in, dust off and apply our creative thinking and creative problem solving skills to our role as business analysts. Creative problem solving techniques can be used to reframe a problem, efficiently lead to a fresh perspective that causes a solution to become obvious or simply increase the quantity of ideas.
We’ll discuss:
Mental rigidity and other barriers to creative thinking.
How we can use creative thinking techniques to lead project teams to innovative and powerful solutions.
We’ll learn and practice:
Twelve (yes, I said 12) creative thinking techniques you can apply to the process of business analysis.
Jennifer Battan
The role of the BA isn’t simply a scribe or order taker. Our job is to dig: to listen to what the stakeholder’s problem is and to help lead them to a solution (or find the requirements that lead us all to the solution). In many cases, we may be successful at digging down to the real problem and write perfectly formed requirements to help solve that problem, but does our role end there? Can we add value to our projects by giving teams a jolt out of old habits?
There is a tool in your BA tool kit that may be collecting a little bit of dust. See it? It’s over in the corner under the use case. Let’s reach in, dust off and apply our creative thinking and creative problem solving skills to our role as business analysts. Creative problem solving techniques can be used to reframe a problem, efficiently lead to a fresh perspective that causes a solution to become obvious or simply increase the quantity of ideas.
We’ll discuss:
Mental rigidity and other barriers to creative thinking.
How we can use creative thinking techniques to lead project teams to innovative and powerful solutions.
We’ll learn and practice:
Twelve (yes, I said 12) creative thinking techniques you can apply to the process of business analysis.
Jennifer Battan
- President Elect IIBA Minneapolis -
St. Paul Chapter
Jennifer Battan, CBAP has been an active member of the Minneapolis/St. Paul chapter since its first meeting in 2005. She worked with the steering committee as the chapter was forming and later participated in one of the first CBAP study groups. After earning her CBAP designation in June 2007, Jennifer served on the IIBA International’s Practitioner Review Committee for version 2.0 of the BABOK, which is scheduled for release in 2009. Jennifer has presented at professional development conferences and also serves on the Advisory Board for the Business Analyst Symposium events.
As a Senior Business Analyst at Express Scripts, Inc. Jennifer works with a range of business partners on the company’s customer contact systems, which include web presences and a call center application. Outside of her BA work at ESI, Jennifer mentors BAs throughout the Twin Cities metro area and develops industry presentations and articles.
The Art of Noise: The Ability to Communicate
Brad Steinke
There are many pitfalls to communication that do not only occur in formal presentations, but are evident in everyday working situations such as requirements workshops, JAD sessions, interviews, and conference calls. This presentation will identify instances of communication, common pitfalls to be avoided, and some practice exercises and resources that can help make anyone a better orator.
Brad Steinke
There are many pitfalls to communication that do not only occur in formal presentations, but are evident in everyday working situations such as requirements workshops, JAD sessions, interviews, and conference calls. This presentation will identify instances of communication, common pitfalls to be avoided, and some practice exercises and resources that can help make anyone a better orator.
Brad Steinke, CBAP
- Senior Business
Systems Analyst
Brad Steinke, CBAP®, senior business systems analyst with Creative Memories has over 10 years of experience with information technology and software development projects in Insurance, Banking, Finance, Brokerage, Direct Selling, Mortgage, Hospitality, Legal, and Investment Services. He has held project role titles that include Operations Analyst, Systems Analyst, Business Technology Analyst, Business Analyst, Quality Analyst, Project Manager, Business Analyst Lead, and Business Systems Analyst. Brad also holds B.A. degrees from the University of North Dakota in German, International Studies, and Political Science; Masters Degrees in Management and Business Administration from the University of Mary; and a Certified Business Systems Analyst certificate from InQuestra.
Foolproof Plan for Passing the CBAP® Exam
Rich Larson
For people considering CBAP® certification and for those who are actively pursuing it, many questions arise. The certification process presents many hurdles, ranging from the application to studying to taking the CBAP® exam. This presentation provides a foolproof plan for obtaining the CBAP® certification. Learn about a proven 7-step process to achieving certification that can be applied by anyone with the experience and motivation to do it
This presentation will answer your most critical questions about CBAP® certification. By attending, you will learn a proven 7-step process to achieving certification that can be applied by anyone with the experience and motivation to do it. No matter what stage of preparation you are in, the plan has many practical tips and advice. It also includes access to an application worksheet designed to simplify the CBAP® application process.
Rich Larson
For people considering CBAP® certification and for those who are actively pursuing it, many questions arise. The certification process presents many hurdles, ranging from the application to studying to taking the CBAP® exam. This presentation provides a foolproof plan for obtaining the CBAP® certification. Learn about a proven 7-step process to achieving certification that can be applied by anyone with the experience and motivation to do it
This presentation will answer your most critical questions about CBAP® certification. By attending, you will learn a proven 7-step process to achieving certification that can be applied by anyone with the experience and motivation to do it. No matter what stage of preparation you are in, the plan has many practical tips and advice. It also includes access to an application worksheet designed to simplify the CBAP® application process.
Rich Larson, CBAP, PMP
• President and Founder of Watermark Learning
• President and Founder of Watermark Learning
Over 30 years, he has used his extensive project experience to help thousands of BA and PM practitioners develop new skills. He has helped to build Watermark’s training into a unique combination of industry best practices, an engaging format, and a practical approach.
He has presented numerous workshops, seminars, and training classes on 3 different continents. His speaking history includes repeat appearances at Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congresses, Business Analyst World conferences, and at numerous IIBA and PMI professional development meetings.
Richard is one of the world’s first registered Certified Business Analysis Professionals (CBAP), certified by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), and is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He and his wife Elizabeth have published two books, a CBAP Certification Study Guide, and Requirements Management, Part I: Requirements Planning.
He has presented numerous workshops, seminars, and training classes on 3 different continents. His speaking history includes repeat appearances at Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congresses, Business Analyst World conferences, and at numerous IIBA and PMI professional development meetings.
Richard is one of the world’s first registered Certified Business Analysis Professionals (CBAP), certified by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), and is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He and his wife Elizabeth have published two books, a CBAP Certification Study Guide, and Requirements Management, Part I: Requirements Planning.
Industry Panel
The Changing Face of Business Analysis
Dayle Beyer, PMP, ACC, CBAP - Facilitator
Elizabeth Larson, CBAP, PMP, is CEO of Watermark Learning
Mike Vinje, Trissential Consulting
Beth Nordin, CHS Inc is SVP of IT
More details coming soon....
Dayle Beyer, PMP, ACC, CBAP - Facilitator
Elizabeth Larson, CBAP, PMP, is CEO of Watermark Learning
Mike Vinje, Trissential Consulting
Beth Nordin, CHS Inc is SVP of IT
More details coming soon....
Using Emotional Intelligence to Gather Better Business Requirements
John Kaman
You have probably heard about emotional intelligence within the past few years. Daniel Goleman, PhD, introduced the concept in 1995 with his book: “Emotional Intelligence”. More recently, research has confirmed his findings. People in organizations with high emotional intelligence are much more effective and able to achieve greater results. Come and find out what emotional intelligence is. Do I have it? Can I get better at it? This engaging presentation will also help you to use emotional intelligence in gathering better business requirements.
John Kaman
You have probably heard about emotional intelligence within the past few years. Daniel Goleman, PhD, introduced the concept in 1995 with his book: “Emotional Intelligence”. More recently, research has confirmed his findings. People in organizations with high emotional intelligence are much more effective and able to achieve greater results. Come and find out what emotional intelligence is. Do I have it? Can I get better at it? This engaging presentation will also help you to use emotional intelligence in gathering better business requirements.
John Kaman, PMP
• Associate of Fissure
Corp
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota
• Associate of Fissure
Corp
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota
He has over 22 years of experience in research and development management with both 3M Company and Imation Corp. John holds two U.S. patents and as a result of his leadership, his teams have been awarded sixteen patents. He is a member of IIBA-Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter and a member of the Project Management Institute-Minnesota Chapter, formerly on the board of directors
John has a Masters Degree in Psychology/Human Development from St. Mary’s University, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and a certificate in personal coaching from the Coaches Training Institute. John has been teaching and coaching at numerous companies including: Cisco Systems, Motorola, 3M, St. Jude Medical, Wells Fargo and United Health Group.
John has a Masters Degree in Psychology/Human Development from St. Mary’s University, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and a certificate in personal coaching from the Coaches Training Institute. John has been teaching and coaching at numerous companies including: Cisco Systems, Motorola, 3M, St. Jude Medical, Wells Fargo and United Health Group.
Business Analysis Tools We Can All Afford - And a Few We Can't Afford to be Without
Devan Shepherd
As most organizations begin to embrace the underlying principles of business analysis, the question often arises about which software products are essential for the well-equipped analyst. This is a topic that can sometimes generate discussion, heart-felt opinion, and even passionate debate, but the focus here will be primarily on tools that get the job done without breaking the bank in the process. This session offers an un-biased, no-nonsense survey of a select few affordable tools used in the pursuit of better requirements. Some of these are licensed as open-source, shareware, freeware, or other low-cost alternatives. Others come at nominal costs, or may be wrapped as features in products you may already own. Many feel that the market is close to saturation, so it is not possible in the time allotted to complete a comprehensive review. Instead, we will focus on just a few tools that have proven useful on a number of recent projects of varying size, complexity, and duration.
Devan Shepherd
As most organizations begin to embrace the underlying principles of business analysis, the question often arises about which software products are essential for the well-equipped analyst. This is a topic that can sometimes generate discussion, heart-felt opinion, and even passionate debate, but the focus here will be primarily on tools that get the job done without breaking the bank in the process. This session offers an un-biased, no-nonsense survey of a select few affordable tools used in the pursuit of better requirements. Some of these are licensed as open-source, shareware, freeware, or other low-cost alternatives. Others come at nominal costs, or may be wrapped as features in products you may already own. Many feel that the market is close to saturation, so it is not possible in the time allotted to complete a comprehensive review. Instead, we will focus on just a few tools that have proven useful on a number of recent projects of varying size, complexity, and duration.
Devan Shepherd
•CEO and Chief Technical
Officer, XMaLpha
Technologies
•CEO and Chief Technical
Officer, XMaLpha
Technologies
Devan Shepherd is the author of Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days, 2/e, ISBN: 0-672-32093-2, along with a number of other technical articles and book chapters. He has more than 30 years of progressive experience in the IT industry as a developer, consultant, public speaker, and instructor. He runs, as CEO and Chief Technical Officer, XMaLpha Technologies (http://XMaLpha.com), a successful consulting and technology training company that uses Business Analysis best practices on a daily basis. Devan designed, authored, and currently teaches the 30 hour Business Analysis certificate at the University of Minnesota in a variety of classroom and online formats. In his spare time, he is a commercial pilot and FAA certified flight instructor, who logs as many hours as he can flying himself to meet with clients all over North America.