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| In the last few years, organisations have begun to recognise the contribution that an effective business analysis function can make to their operations. The global business environment is in a constant state of fast-moving change and organisations need to respond to the opportunities and problems this creates. Business Analysts possess the skills to analyse the environmental issues and develop effective responses. As a result, business analysis is now the central discipline for defining creative and agile options for business change and ensuring that solutions meet business needs.
The Business Analysis Conference Europe 2010 brings together business analysis specialists from across Europe and beyond, providing a platform for promoting the BA profession and opportunities for BAs personal development. The Conference will happen at a crucial time in the economic cycle. With a global economy that is slowly and hesitantly emerging from recession, and budget cuts affecting all sectors, organisations are assessing how to respond to the financial difficulties and continue to deliver excellence for their customers. The Business Analysis Conference 2010 will provide an interactive forum where business analysts can meet, discuss and debate the competencies needed to rise to the challenges faced by their organisations today and in the future. The main themes reflect these challenges and are:
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 Robert AustinProfessor of Managing Creativity and Innovation at the Copenhagen Business School, Chair of the Executive Program for Chief Information Officers at the Harvard Business School Acclaimed author Rob Austin discusses the nature of innovation, including the principles and practices adopted by acclaimed innovators. |
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 Kathleen BarretPresident and CEO, IIBA® Explains the development of IIBA®, the value proposition and the vision for the future. |
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 Susanne KandrupCEO, The Lime Guild. Previously Director for Global Talent and Leadership Development at LEGO Explores modern stress research to consider the factors that will enable the success of organisational strategy and business change. |
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 John SeddonLead Consultant, Vanguard Described by the Daily Telegraph as "a reluctant management guru", John Seddon presents the case for systems thinking to enhance business analysis and avoid the wrong solutions. |
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James Archer "The success of last year's inaugural conference means we have expanded the conference offering more workshops and a third track of talks. The hosting of the BA of the Year Award confirms the conference as the crucial forum for the professional development of Business Analysis in Europe." |
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| 2nd
ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
Dates/Venue
27-29 September 2010
Park Plaza Victoria Hotel
London, UK
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| Contributors Include: | ||
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Barclays Bank | |
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Credit Suisse | |
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John Lewis | |
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Network Rail | |
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | |
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Skandia | |
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Totaljobs Group | |
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UK Government | |
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Requirements and Agile Approaches | |
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Systems Thinking | |
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Supplier Management | |
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Locating the BA team | |
| For Practitioners, By Practitioners |
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| Industry Experts and Authors: | ||
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Paul Allen | |
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James Cadle | |
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Ellen Gottesdiener | |
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Allan Kelly | |
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Professor Kecheng Liu | |
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Debbie Paul | |
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Penny Pullan | |
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James Robertson | |
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Suzanne Robertson | |
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Paul Turner | |
| IIBA DISCOUNTS: | |
| • | 15% discount to all IIBA UK Chapter members |
| • | 10% discount to all other IIBA members |
| GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNTS: | |
| 2-3 Delegates 10% 4-5 Delegates 20% 6+ Delegates 25% |
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