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Earlier this year, Laura Brandenburg, CBAP in partnership with Susan A. Moore, CBAP, AAC, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP from IIBA spent 3 sessions listening to business analysis professionals describe their own value and working through the challenges they faced in contributing that value in their current work.

Results were fascinating....

£80,000 saved in a year from one licensing review. 
Hours of daily manual work eliminated. 
A payment table protected from a bulk update that would have corrupted it.

But the challenges were real, and systemic organizational issues are preventing many #BusinessAnalysts from delivering on their full capabilities. 

The report synthesizes what we heard and puts forward a 5-part action plan for leaders of BA practices to improve the systems that enable your BAs to deliver the value you know is possible.

👉 Read the full report here: https://www.iiba.org/iiba-the-corner/...

#IIBA #ValueDrivenBA

Happy Monday! Let's make it a great week....

Curious minds want to know - What's the first step YOU take when starting a new project?

#BusinessAnalysis #ProjectLifecyle #NewProject

I recently spoke at the BA Career Meet-Up in New Zealand - virtually, of course. Although it's on my bucket list to make it to NZ someday!

And if you are in that area of the world, I highly recommend their meet-up group for aspiring, new, and practicing business analysts.

If you had to pick ONE (I know it's hard), what would you say is the most important way that business analysts add value on a project?

Our Fall 2023 Session Virtual Open House is coming up soon.  Make plans to join us live here on Wednesday, July 12 at 3pm Eastern.  

In the meantime what questions do you have about The Business Analyst Blueprint® certification program we can address during the Virtual Open House.

We would love for you to join our June 29 live on "How Business Analysts Add Value".  Join us here at 3pm EDT to hear from this esteemed panel of experts.  In addition, we would love for you to engage with us prior, during and after.  

Click here to set a reminder and plan to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfCml...

What questions do you have you would like the panelists to answer?

I'm bubbling over with excitement.



Because today I get to share something absolutely incredibly unique with the business analysts in my community. I haven't really seen anyone else talking about this.



On the path of unlocking your potential as a business analyst, there are skills you need to learn (for sure - and we teach them over at Bridging the Gap). But there are also mindsets you need to cultivate, and every day challenges you need to overcome.



Challenges such as:



✔️Getting into focus when you finally have an hour to sit down and work on analyzing the requirements.


✔️Grounding yourself in confidence before a meeting with new stakeholders.


✔️Opening up your creativity when you feel stuck in analysis paralysis.


For the past year, I've been incorporating essential oils into my creative and collaborative routines. They are a tool that help me feel more grounded, focused, and creative than ever.



Today, you have the opportunity to learn from my essential oil mentor - Robin Jones - via YouTube live.



This isn't just ANY conversation about oils. Robin and I have been connected since 2021, and over the last few months she's worked with me to do a deep dive into the mindset and challenges of a business analyst. 



She's designed a presentation and oil collection that's specifically designed with business analysts in mind.
I don't know a better person to show up in service to our community. 



Robin has dedicated 15 yeas to studying and teaching the emotional and energetic properties of essential oils. 
Her expertise spans across 14 languages and 26 countries.


She even certifies mental health professionals, counselors, coaches, and parents in utilizing essential oils for emotional breakthroughs.


While we will be offering a custom oil collection, this isn't going to be "just" a pitch. There is going to be a lot of geeking out about neuroscience, and many opportunities to become more self-aware of how mental and emotional challenges impact your professional life.




During this session, you’ll gain insights into:



✔️ Overcoming common mental and emotional challenges faced by business analysts, including overworking, overcompensating, and self-doubt.



✔️ Understanding the neuroscience and power essential oils have to rapidly shift your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, with scientific evidence to support their profound impact at a cellular level.



✔️ Exploring specific essential oils (with business analysts in mind) that can anchor in more confidence, self-assurance, and creativity, all while forging neural pathways that foster your success.



Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unlock your true potential! We are looking forward to seeing you there.




Click here to join us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYpRJ...

We have an upcoming LinkedIn Live on "and we would not only love you to join us, but also would love to hear what questions you may have for Robin Jones and Laura?

You can find out more about the event here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/...

It's the FIRST day of Spring AND it's the New Moon. It's quite an auspicious day energetically.

And we just happen to be running our annual Spring Your Career Forward Sale.

Although economic uncertainty is looming and layoffs feel ominous, we’re seeing strong momentum in the marketplace when it comes to new career opportunities for business analysts!

And one of the best ways you can equip yourself in this season is to have reliable, well-thought-through templates that you can depend on.

Starting today, you can save an extra $50 on the entire BTG Template Bundle and receive $485 in time-saving templates, checklists, and swipe files for only $297 during our annual Spring Your Career Forward 3-Day Sale.

Click here for all the details: https://bridgingthegap.samcart.com/pr...

Join Laura Brandenburg and Paula Bell for Career Security as a Business Analyst: Essential Skills and Strategies at 1 PM EST on March 29th right here on YouTube live.



Are you wondering how to create more career security as a business analyst in our current economic climate?



Are you looking to understand the state of the business analyst role and how you can best navigate your career options?



Then you won’t want to miss this important discussion.



We are looking forward to seeing you there! Click the link below and then be sure to click "Notify Me" so you'll get immediate access when we go live.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaD9...