Journey to Professional Excellence

1. Journey to Professional Excellence Chapter Kick-off Jan 2011

2. Neil Bazley, Deputy VP Chapters Neil Bazley is a Senior Business Analyst with over 16 years experience in logistics, software development, business analysis and business process management. Neil's prior roles have included software sales, project manager, team lead and of course, business analyst.  He is currently a contract business analyst with a focus on business process, business rules and organizational change management in the energy industry. In the business analysis community, Neil has been active as both the Vice President Marketing and Communications and the President of the Calgary IIBA Chapter.  He is now the Deputy Vice President Chapters and chairs the Chapter Start Up Committee. Neil holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan. He is also involved in business architecture, business process and organizational change management organizations. Neil lives and works in Calgary Canada. © International Institute of Business Analysis

3. Agenda • Overview of IIBA • Vision and Mission • Goals • Journey • What is Business Analysis? • Value of Membership • Starting Your Chapter © International Institute of Business Analysis

4. Vision and Mission Vision The world's leading association for Business Analysis professionals Mission Develop and maintain standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification of its practitioners IIBA is an international not-for-profit professional association for business analysis professionals © International Institute of Business Analysis

5. IIBA® Goals • Create and develop awareness and recognition of the value and contribution of the role of the Business Analysis Professional • Define the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®) • Publicly recognize qualified practitioners through an internationally acknowledged certification program • Provide forums for knowledge sharing • Advance the practices of business analysis within organizations • Define a roadmap for professional growth and development © International Institute of Business Analysis

6. Guiding Principles Members First Give what you can so you can get what you need Think globally, act locally  Chapters, our storefront to the local community Methodology Agnostic Helping business do business better Adaptability over stability Transparency in our operations Progress over perfection Collaboration Win-Win © International Institute of Business Analysis

7. Business Analysis • “Business Analysis is the set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals.” © International Institute of Business Analysis

8. Business Analysis • Business Analysis – is about • meeting business needs • ensuring investment in the right solutions Answers the critical questions • Why the organization exists • How an organization works • What are its goals and objectives • How it accomplishes those objectives • How it needs to change to better accomplish objectives or to meet new challenges © International Institute of Business Analysis

9. IIBA® Journey–Key Milestones © International Institute of Business Analysis

10. IIBA Journey – Growth What have we done and where are we going? 10 © International Institute of Business Analysis

11. Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® © International Institute of Business Analysis

12. The Certification Program 12 • Designations • Recognize individuals with intermediate and advanced knowledge and qualifications. • Certification of Competency in Business Analysis™ (CCBA™) • New certification – now accepting applications • Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) • Existing, senior certification • The Program • Certification program designed around global standards (ISO 17024) • Note: Education Provider certifications will not be recognized as a substitute to IIBA certification © International Institute of Business Analysis

13. To Qualify for the Exams Certification of Competency in Business Analysis™ (CCBA™) Minimum 3,750 hours of BA work, aligned with the BABOK® Guide, in the last 7 years. These hours must include EITHER: 900 hours in 2 out of 6 BABOK®Guide Knowledge Areas, OR 500 hours in 4 out of 6 BABOK®Guide Knowledge Areas Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the last 4 years Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) Five years work experience in past 10 years or 7500 hours of experience Experience in 4 out of 6 knowledge areas Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the last 4 years 13 © International Institute of Business Analysis

14. Value of IIBA Membership • Recognition by a Professional Association • Use of membership logo • Membership card and certificate Contribute to the Viability & Growth of the BA Profession • Networking • Online forums • Chapters • Resources: • Books 24x7 • Newsletters • Job Postings • Surveys • Webinars • Information Collaboration • Discounts • BABOK® Publications • CBAP® Certifications • Conferences © International Institute of Business Analysis

15. Chapters • Storefront to the Local Community • Chapters provide a channel to the local community by supporting personal relationships with IIBA members and delivering local representation of the IIBA brand Source: IIBA Guiding Principles © International Institute of Business Analysis

16. Chapters • We Couldn’t Do It Without You! • While the world is becoming more "virtualized", we still need to reach out to our members and local communities • Chapters provide that personalized touch to local practitioners and keep the international organization apprised of local realities Source: IIBA Guiding Principles © International Institute of Business Analysis

17. Value of Chapter Membership • Networking with other business analysis professionals • Mentoring opportunities • Informational speakers on relevant topics • Exposure to tools and techniques • BABOK® study groups • Professional development © International Institute of Business Analysis

18. Starting your Chapter • At this kick-off meeting, identify if there is interest in creating a chapter • Review petition process to the IIBA • Select temporary chairperson for the Chapter • Discuss next steps • Confirm level of interest • Need a minimum 15 IIBA members in good standing • Exchange contact information • Determine next meeting logistics © International Institute of Business Analysis

19. Starting your Chapter • Complete Chapter petition and Chapter bylaws • Develop bylaws to meet provisions of IIBAbylaws (chapter 6 of chapter start-up kit) • Incorporate local jurisdictional rules for setting up your organization as a not-for-profit professional association • Obtain a letter of assurance from a lawyer that chapter bylaws adhere to laws of jurisdiction • Agree and sign affiliation agreement • Agree and sign license agreement (in process) • Petition IIBA for Chapter recognition © International Institute of Business Analysis

20. 2010 Chapter Theme • Supporting the Growth and Development of an International Community of Chapters • To lend a hand to Chapters to: • Deliver value to their community of members, sponsors and area businesses • Build a world-wide network of viable and collaborative professional organizations © International Institute of Business Analysis

21. Support for Your Journey • Chapter Council and Regional Forums • Participating in regular scheduled conference calls with other chapters • On-Boarding and Mentoring Processes • Receiving guidance as you continue to represent the IIBA and the business analysis profession • Chapter Practice Kits • Sharing best practices for recruiting leaders, members and sponsors; planning events, PDDs, and study groups • Benefits and Valuable IIBA Services

22. Neil BazleyNeil.Bazley@theiiba.org Tracy CookChapter Development Manager Tracy.Cook@theiiba.org www.theiiba.org | info@theiiba.org © International Institute of Business Analysis