February IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais Business Analysis Book Club
Description
Ever wondered why some people just don’t get you—or why you struggle to connect with certain colleagues, clients, or stakeholders? Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson breaks down human behavior into four distinct personality types—Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue—helping you understand how people think, communicate, and make decisions.
This book provides a simple yet powerful framework to improve your interpersonal skills, enhance workplace interactions, and even boost your ability to influence others. Whether you’re leading a project, facilitating discussions, or navigating tricky team dynamics, understanding personality types can help you work smarter and communicate more effectively.
Join us for an engaging conversation where we’ll explore key takeaways from the book, share our own experiences, and discuss how these insights apply to business analysis and beyond. Whether you’ve read the entire book or just a few chapters, all are welcome to join and participate!
How to enter the book draw
During event registration, check the checkbox letting us know you want to enter the draw. The winner for the April BA Book Club featured book will be announced at the end of the March session
About our facilitator
Helen Racette, PEng, CBAP®, P2P has led a number of IT and controls projects in the private and public sectors for over 20 years. From working for an original “Deming’s Disciples” on Statistical Process Control, through the origins of Six Sigma with experience in the automotive industry, to the application of Lean Six Sigma in Nortel as well as Medical and Pharmaceutical manufacturers throughout North America, she constantly strives to develop and share best-in-class deliverables with her teams and clients. Helen currently works for Health Canada in their Digital Transformation Branch. Helen passed the CBAP® exam in 2017, has been a past speaker at Capital BA Day, and is always looking to expand her network and help share her knowledge while continually learning from others.
Helen is the founder of this BA Book Club and is the current President of the IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter.
Event details
Event Agenda: Times are in Eastern Time
- 5:30 p.m. - 5:35 p.m. Introduction and ground rules
- 5:35 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. Discussion
- 6:25 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wrap-up
Who should attend: Open to all members from any chapter, and to non-members
Where: Virtually on Zoom (Zoom link provided once registration is complete)
Cost: FREE
Continuing Development Units (CDUs) / Professional Development (PD) Hours: TBD
How to Cancel Your Registration:
Return to your Zoom confirmation or reminder email and select the link to edit or cancel your registration.