the iiba value proposition and our vision for the future
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Five years ago, an association for business analysis professionals was just a really good idea. Today, it is an active, international organization with over 7,000 members worldwide, a formal body of knowledge outlining the generally accepted practices for the field, a professional certification and much more. This session will discuss: * Where we've come from and important milestones * The value IIBA brings to the business analysis profession * Key initiatives we are working on today * The vision for the future of IIBATRANSCRIPT
© International Institute of Business Analysis™
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Happy AnniversaryHappy Anniversary
Five Years of Asking the
Right Questions
Discussion PointsDiscussion Points Where we are today Our Journey
Accomplishments Challenges
The value IIBA brings to the Business Analysis profession
Key initiatives that we are working on today
Where We Are TodayWhere We Are Today
Develop and maintain standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification of its practitioners
IIBATM is an international not-for-profit professional association for business analysis professionals.
VisionThe world's leading association for Business Analysis professionals
Mission
International Institute of Business AnalysisTM
Where We Are TodayWhere We Are Today
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 a forum for knowledge sharing
IIBA™ Strategic Goals
Where We Are TodayWhere We Are Today
Ensure the long term viability of the organization Enable sustainable growth to support the
establishment of the IIBA as a worldwide organization
Ensure financial viability to support the implementation and sustainment of the IIBA operational and strategic priorities
Consistently demonstrate value of the organization to IIBA constituents
IIBA™ Strategic Goals
Where We Are TodayWhere We Are Today Members – 7000 Chapters
Chartered – 66 In Progress – 70
Certified Business Analysis Professionals – 434
Countries – 56
The Journey - Our BeginningThe Journey - Our BeginningBusiness Analyst Association – Kick-Off Meeting
October 29, 2003
Meeting 4:00 to 6:00 Chairperson: Maureen McVey
Dinner 6:00 to 8:00
Hosts: Jesse Hanspal & Robin Dhillon of Development Technology Services – BMO
Agenda
4:00 Meeting Objective and Round Table Introductions 4:30 Speaker: Kathleen Barret – “Getting from Here to There –
Rolling Out Requirements Management Across BMO” 4:45 Creation of Board of Directors a) Review each of the positions b) Election of President, Secretary and Treasurer
c) Request for Volunteers for: Membership, Education, Public Relations and Special Events
5:50 Wrap Up 6:00 – 6:30 Cocktails and Networking 6:30 – 8:00 Dinner
Outcomes We named ourselves –
International Institute of Business Analysis
A working group was created to formalize the vision, mission and objectives of IIBA
23 people agreed to create an Association to represent their profession – Business Analysis
Our Journey – Key MilestonesOur Journey – Key Milestones
March 2004 1st AGM – 37 people from two countries
April 2005 2nd AGM BABOK v1.0
Defined business analysis Defined the role of the BA
September 2005 BABOK v1.4
July 2006 3rd AGM – 2300 people from 36 countries BABOK v1.6
Our Journey – Key MilestonesOur Journey – Key Milestones
November 2006 1st CBAP exam in Orlando, Florida, USA
July 2007 4th AGM
March 2008 New Website
June 2008 5th AGM
September 2008 Computer-based Testing for CBAP released
Our Journey – Key MilestonesOur Journey – Key Milestones
What have we done & where are we going?
March 2004
March 2005
Dec 2005
July 2006 Oct 2008 Dec 2008
Forecast
Members 37 181 1091 2300 7437 8000
Chapters 1 21 42 66 (70) 75
Countries 2 3 18 36 56 60
What have we done & where are we going?
Jan 2007
Mar 2007
Apr 2007
Dec 2007 Oct 2008 Dec 2008
Forecast
CBAP’s 16 19 37 230 458 700
AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Business Analysis is about understanding: How an organization works? Why the organization exists? What are its goals and objectives? How does it accomplish those objectives? How does it need to change to better accomplish
those objectives or to meet new challenges? It is about defining the scope of solutions
Define Business Analysis
AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Captures the sum of knowledge within the profession of Business Analysis
Areas of knowledge Associated activities &
tasks Skills necessary to be
effective Reflects currently
accepted practices Owned & enhanced by the
professionals who apply it
© International Institute of Business Analysis
Define the BABOK
AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
A Business Analyst works as a liaison among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies, and information systems Bridge the gap of understanding between the business
needs and the technology Play a role in the evaluation of an organization’s current
systems and processes Analyze a client’s business and recommend and develop
solutions to address their business challenges
Define the Business Analyst
AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Designation - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAPTM)
The IIBA Certification will recognize individuals with an advanced level of knowledge and qualifications
The IIBA will offer additional certification programs in the future based on demandNote: Education Provider certifications will not be recognized as a substitute to the IIBA certification
Develop a Business Analysis Certification Program
AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Virtual Website Newsletter Blog Webinars Online Forums Coming soon
‘Tips and Techniques’ – monthly email and section on website
Podcasts
Physical Chapters Chapter events Coming soon
IIBA conference (2010)
Create a Forum for Knowledge Sharing
ChallengesChallenges Doing all this with Volunteers Prioritizing what is most important Generating revenue to support our goals Consistently demonstrating value to our
stakeholders
Value of IIBAValue of IIBA Opportunity to influence and contribute to the
profession of Business Analysis Determine the direction of the profession
Ensure the viability of the IIBA Create critical mass of members Drive brand awareness and value associated with the IIBA
as the recognized source of information on business analysis
Drive brand awareness and value associated with the CBAP designation
Demonstrate support of the profession of business analysis
Key InitiativesKey Initiatives Improving the support of chapters Enhancing the website Rolling out the marketing plan Version 2.0 of the BABOK Updating the certification exam Upgrading the job board Introducing additional membership categories Adding new products and services
Next Webinar: November 24, 2008
The Power of Planning
Monday, November 24, 2008 - 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. E.S.T.
Presented by Julian Sammy, IIBA Chief Architect
Discussion points: Understand the rationale for planning Identify common risks to all BAs Discuss techniques for effective use of your plans
To register, go to the IIBA™ Website at www.theiiba.org