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Description2nd Annual Business Analysis Conference
Keynote Speaker: Roxanne E. Miller is a self-proclaimed “Requirements Super Freak.” Her book, The Quest for Software Requirements, is an in-depth reference guide with over 2,000 elicitation questions and a tested framework to help individuals make their project work more efficient and effective. Roxanne has been involved in the Information Technology (IT) industry since 1984 and founded Requirements Quest® in 2001. She has been consulting on requirements process improvement and business analysis practices for over 15 years. Roxanne earned a bachelor degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) at the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. Schedule: 7:30 – 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 8:45 Opening Comments 8:45 – 10:15 Keynote Address (R. Miller) 10:15 – 10:30 Break 10:15 – 11:30 SESSION A 25 – Piece Puzzle (P. Pace) SESSION B Just How Fast is Fast? (T. Wiegmann) 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:45 What Questions Do You Want to Answer? Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Analysis (K. McDonald) 1:45 – 2:00 Break 2:00 – 3:00 SESSION A Handling Problem People? No Problem (R. Miller) SESSION B Requirements Engineering… So Things Don’t Get Ugly (D.Jacobs) 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 4:30 Driving Success by Finding the BA Leader In You! (B. Prentiss) 4:30 – 5:00 Closing Remarks and Door Prize Conference Details: Keynote: Roxanne Miller Ask and You Shall Receive What you don’t know CAN hurt you, and frequently does when requirements are missed. Expert Roxanne Miller reveals proven techniques for asking the RIGHT questions of the right people based on the Zachman Framework, which is explained in her book The Quest for Software Requirements. The assumption being made here is that if you ask more of the right questions (to the right people), you’re more likely to elicit all the requirements. Furthermore, eliciting all the requirements increases the probability of successful project outcomes—delivering the right solution on time and within budget. Morning Sessions Session A: Paula Pace 25-Piece Puzzle (communication skills, leadership communication) Too often we hesitate to embrace opportunity. We see it as too much work or as having too many pieces that need to be assembled in order to achieve success. However if we have the right combination of skills, we can embrace opportunity and turn a thousand piece headache into a simple, 25-piece puzzle. Session B: Terry Wiegmann Just How Fast is "Fast"? Whether you call them Non-Functional Requirements, Quality of Service Requirements (QoSRs), Supplemental Requirements or simply the "ilities", QoSRs need love, too. Specifying and handling QoSRs has always been challenging and agile's focus on User Stories and iterations make it feel like fitting square pegs in round holes! In this session, we will discuss a couple models and approaches to QoSRs, and will also share some sample QoS measurements and specifications. Afternoon Sessions Kent McDonald What Questions Do You Want To Answer? Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Analysis "My users are asking for a report, but how do I make sure I truly understand their needs and properly convey that to the rest of the delivery team?" This is a common question raised by Business Analysts working on data warehouse and business intelligence projects. This session shows how to work with your stakeholders to develop useful requirements for data warehouse and business intelligence projects. The session demonstrates how to understand a user's business intelligence needs by starting with the questions they want to answer and build clear, concise, and meaningful requirements that the delivery team can use to establish the data structures, data loads and views into the data that satisfy inquiring minds. Along the way, we'll demonstrate techniques for helping stakeholders clarify their information needs and how to handle the common stakeholder request to see all the data because "we may want to organize our data by that information…. Some day." Session A: Roxanne Miller Handling Problem People? No Problem! When two or more persons are gathered, the probability for conflicts to arise is nearly 100 percent. However, you do not have to be a miracle worker to help people work together. Applying the skills of a good Facilitator can help the business analyst overcome situations that are potentially disastrous to requirements-gathering workshops. An effective team works according to the “Golden Rule” -- treat others as you’d want them to treat you. Recognized expert, Roxanne Miller focuses specifically on group dynamics and “problem people” characteristics, and provides suggestions for handling sticky situations. Roxanne reveals a repeatable, progressive "Be-Nice-to-Not-So-Nice" approach to intervene and stop individual or group behaviour characteristics. Don't come in late, leave early, chat in side conversations, be too quiet, or be a loudmouth! Roxanne delivers an audience-interactive presentation and you just might be the 'butt' of her jokes. Session B: Deb Jacobs Requirements Engineering…So Things Don’t Get Ugly This session is based on a couple of well-received articles published in Crosstalk over the last couple of years, Requirements Engineering So Things Don’t Get Ugly (October 2004) and Interpreting Requirements in a He Said She Said World (December 2006). For further details these articles can be made available or accessed at http://www.stsc.hill.af.mil. This tutorial is intended to be an extension of these articles and presentations on this topic given at several conferences including Infotec Conference in Omaha, Systems and Software Technology Conference (STSC) in Salt Lake City, the PSQT in Minneapolis, and the QAI conference in Orlando where it received the highest ratings from attendees. End Note Bob Prentiss Driving Success by Finding the BA Leader In You! Have you been feeling blasé and unmotivated about your career as a Business Analyst? Do you feel like you have lost your requirements mojo? Are you bored out of your mind sitting in requirements meeting after requirements meeting? Is that all there is? Really? Well don't worry, it is perfectly natural at times to feel stuck or stifled given that the Business Analysis profession is changing every day right before our very eyes, and you don't feel a part it. Wrap up your day with Bob the BA who will explore how you can find your "inner leader" to drive success for both your projects and your career. The career path of the Business Analyst is expanding with opportunities in Enterprise Analysis, Agile, Business Rules and Business Process Management. Learn how to see your career in a whole new light by developing a plan for your Business Analysis career growth and success. Get ready to be motivated, unstuck and start leading! Price:
Register Now! For more information contact: Heather Franz IIBA Heartland Chapter baconferenceregistration@omaha.theiiba.org Cancellation and Registration Transfer 50% refund for any cancellation made at least 30 days prior to the conference. No refunds for cancellations within 30 days of the event. A registrant may transfer their registration to another person. The original registrant must notify IIBA Heartland Chapter of the name of the new registrant. Notify us of your transfer request by emailing to baconferenceregistration@omaha.theiiba.org. Registration Inclusions and Special Needs Continental breakfast and lunch are included in the conference price. Any special needs should be included as you register for the event. Venue
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