Introduction from IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) is a non-profit professional association focused on developing the role and professional recognition of the Business Analyst. The UK Chapter was formed in November 2006 and our value proposition centres on being the “Business Analyst Networking Hub”, providing our members and the wider business analysis community with knowledge sharing, events, professional development, best practice & standards, and professional certification.

It is our great pleasure to present the first ever Business Analysis Conference held in the UK.We recognised in 2008 that significant momentum and recognition was building in the field of business analysis in the UK. In response to this growing level of interest and to ensure that steps were taken to bring the profession to the next level, IIBA® in collaboration with BCS and ISEB have worked together over the last year with IRM to bring a conference about business analysis from a great idea to reality!

Building a credible profession is not an easy task, but having a Business Analysis Conference within the UK sends a clear message to other professions, employers, recruiters that we are here to stay and we have now entered into the next stage of maturity for the business analysis profession.

We hope that you find this conference informative, engaging, and an enjoyable experience with a range of conference activities, topics, and networking opportunities available for you to participate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

MartynWilson,CBAP®, PMP®, IIBA UK Chapter President

James Archer IIBA UK Chapter Events Coordinator

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Who Should Attend

• Business Analysts looking to increase their skills, understanding and influence within their projects and organisations, and build BA communities and career paths.

• Project/Programme Managers and other Senior Staff looking to understand the benefits and possibilities of working with BA professionals more effectively.

• Business Sponsors and Change Leads interested in a more effective dialogue with project teams.

• Business Managers/Consultants with interests in business strategy, organisational change, operational improvements, and new product/service development.

• Employers and Recruiters looking to understand the range of skills, experience and qualifications that distinguish the modern BA, and the benefits it can bring to an organisation.

• SoftwareVendors/Product Managers interested in improved techniques for understanding their clients’ requirements and domain needs.
  

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Discounts: Group and IIBA

Group Booking Disounts:

• 2-3 delegates 10% each
• 4-5 delegates 20%
• 6+ delegates 25%

IIBA Discounts:

• IIBA members will receive a 10% discount.
• IIBA UK Chapter members will receive a 15% discount.

The above group discounts and IIBA Discount can be taken in conjunction with each other. When booking online ensure that you put IIBA/IIBA UK Chapter member to ensure you receive the appropriate discount.

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What You Will Learn

• What the main trends and opportunities are in Business Analysis
• How the discipline of Business Analysis has matured and how it is likely to evolve in the future
• How to adapt approaches to requirements definition in an innovative environment
• How to run effective workshops and virtual meetings
• Ways of ensuring that Business Analysts and Project Managers can work together to ensure success in the enterprise
• How to effectively apply a range of Business Analysis techniques
• What the relationship is between Business Analysts and other roles such as Business Architect
• Why it is important for BAs to model data as well as processes
• How to ensure that coherent business change is implemented successfully
• How to set up and maintain a BA community and a centre of BA excellence
• Which qualifications are relevant throughout a Business Analyst’s career
• How to define requirements to a clear and robust way
• Why Business Analysis is such a vital discipline in challenging times
• How to ensure good requirements gathering in multidisciplinary teams
• What to do to benefit from participative analysis and user centred design

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 Qualification Clinics

The Business Analysis qualifications and career clinic with provide the opportunity for conference delegates to discuss their own and their team’s concerns regarding qualifications and have their questions answered regarding BA and related qualifications with experts and representatives of the main awarding bodies. Delegates may wish to discuss:

• Individual career path and qualification progression routes
• The relationship with qualifications and competency frameworks such as SFIA
• Where BA qualifications fit with recognised qualifications from other disciplines
• The structure of key examination paths such as the CBAP® and those fromISEB
• The equivalence and exemptions of various qualifications with others
• The various application processes for the main qualifications available
• Next steps, including progression to Chartered professional status

Prior to the conference, delegates will be able to send in their individual questions and where appropriate book a clinic appointment with an advisor.

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 About IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) is a non-profit professional association focused on developing the role and professional recognition of the business analyst.

The UK Chapter was formed in November 2006 and our value proposition centres on being the “Business Analyst Networking Hub”, providing our members and the wider business analysis community with knowledge sharing, events, professional development, best practice & standards, and professional certification. The UK Chapter also works collaboratively with other professional associations, including BCS and ISEB, enabling a centralised approach to the development of the business analysis profession within the UK.
Business Analysis is the set of tasks, knowledge, and techniques required to identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems. A business analyst works as a liaison among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyse, communicate and validate requirements for change.

The role of the business analyst has evolved significantly over the last couple of years in the UK. The valuable contributions made by the business analyst are now becoming recognised at all levels within the organisation to ascertain business problems or identify opportunity areas, to enable successful business solutions and meet the challenging needs of companies today. This evolution of the business analyst role has benefited as organisations undergo significant changes to respond to economic uncertainties. Business analysts are now increasingly working within areas such as business strategy, organisational change, operational improvements, and new product/service development.