the versatile analyst - the interface between business and technology

The

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ersatile Analyst

Adventures at the interface between business and technology

Adventures at the interface between business and technology

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dventure

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It was defined over a decade ago

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There have been changes

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There are problems

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What was our analysis approach?

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Leverage existing work

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Research to extend sources

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Synthesize the trends

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The answers aren’t out there

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Join us on this adventure

TTrends

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Four mandates

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Leverage

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Expand

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Transform

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Pioneer

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How are expectations of IT professionals evolving?

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Prepare for a future unlike today

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Technical specialization isn’t enough

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Generalists aren’t enough

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Versatility is required

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The action is at the interface

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Speak the language of the business

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Human interface competencies

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Technical competencies and knowledge

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ole Trends

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No clear trend for analyst reporting

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Business based analysts tend to be siloed

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IT based analysts tend to be cross-functional

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The action is at the interface

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Versatility is required

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Competencies are converging

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Knowledge driving differentiation

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Consult

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Industry recognition

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Setting direction

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Certification driving influence

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Analysts are speaking the language

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Colleges and universities are leveraging BABOK

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Roles converging regardless of title

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roject Trends

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Development outsourcing not reducing demand

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COTS and SaaS creating new roles

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Projects are more complex

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Agile becoming more mainstream

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More projects touch external customers

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Picking up the slack

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onclusions

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Convergence requires relationship building

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Industry voice provides focus

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Agility requires understanding and flexibility

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We must be versatile to thrive

Business Knowledge

Human Engagement Competencies

Cross-disciplinary skills

Technical Skills

The

ersatile Analyst

The

ersatile Analyst