Events

Join us and Marcus Udokang for the next Tools & Tech session where we'll look at the tools, techniques, and conscious steps to make meetings valuable and productive, using your favourite video platform.

Attend this November session with Shailender Goswami to explore how Business Analysts bridge the gap between vision and execution within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

In the November 2024 session, we will focus on the Elicitation and Collaboration knowledge area, the fourth chapter of the BABOK®.

In the December 2024 session, we will focus on Requirements Life Cycle Management, the fifth chapter of the BABOK®. The Requirements Life Cycle Management knowledge area describes the tasks that business analysts perform in order to manage and maintain requirements. The life cycle of requirements begins with the representation of a business need, continues through the development of a solution, and ends when a solution and the requirements that represent it are retired. These requirements will continue to provide value after implementation when they are managed properly.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, and business analysts must prepare to stay competitive. Join us at our January chapter meeting to explore a model developed by the speaker, Paul Emmanuel NJIKI NJIKI, and assess your readiness and gain insight into the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.

In the January 2025 session, we will focus on the Strategy Analysis knowledge area, the sixth chapter of the BABOK®. The Strategy Analysis knowledge area describes the business analysis work that must be performed to collaborate with stakeholders in order to identify a need of strategic or tactical importance (the business need), enable the enterprise to address that need, and align the resulting strategy for the change with higher- and lower-level strategies.

We're excited to launch our BA Book Club, where each month we'll explore a new book relevant to business analysis and curated by Chapter President Helen Racette. Our January 2025 selection is "Futureproof" by Angela Wick and Tim Coventry. Join us for a virtual discussion at the end of the month.

It's a new year, and you want to supercharge your BA productivity game. But how? Since we BAs love our tools and tech, Ebonee Davis has a next-level productivity tool to share with us, Notion (https://www.notion.com).

Discover practical techniques to handle scope creep effectively in IT projects. Led by Sergey Shimansky, this session dives into strategies like establishing scope baselines, assessing impacts, and navigating change negotiations. Join us at our February chapter meeting to enhance your skills in managing change requests with confidence.

You’re in the driver’s seat – so now, what do you do? Are you ready to take the wheel in your next business analysis initiative? Join Emily Tom and Nancy Beatson for an exciting full-day in-person workshop. “You're in the Driver’s Seat!” is an interactive session designed to guide business analysts through the key steps in launching a new work initiative. Whether you're starting business analysis work on a new project or refining your approach, Emily and Nancy will take you on a journey through theory and hands-on exercises with a driving and journey theme. Get ready to plan, analyze, implement, and evaluate—just like a road trip!

You’ve collaborated with your stakeholders to identify their need of strategic or tactical importance (their business need). You’ve met with your stakeholders during workshops, in interviews and through observation sessions to identify and confirm their requirements necessary to address this business need. You’re pleased with the list of requirements you’ve documented. So now what? In the February 2025 session, we will focus on the Requirements Analysis and Design Definition knowledge area, the seventh chapter of the BABOK®.

As business analysts, we thrive on curiosity, problem-solving, and adaptability. But how often do we challenge our own assumptions? Join us for our next BA Book Club session, where we’ll explore Think Again by Adam Grant—a compelling read on the power of rethinking, unlearning, and embracing the unknown.

Explore how business analysis is adapting to continuous change in Evolution of the Value of Business Analysis in the Emerging Context, presented by Jose Ramon Vasquez. This session will examine the shift from traditional methods to AI-driven solutions and the growing importance of systems thinking. Gain a deeper understanding of how business analysis drives improvement, modernization, and innovation in today’s evolving business environment.

The pilot release of your new solution has recently been implemented. So, how’s that working out for the organization? Is it delivering the value you had anticipated? Is it meeting the expectations of your stakeholders? If not, why not? Perhaps there’s a problem with the solution. Perhaps there’s a problem with the environment. If so, what should be done? In the March 2025 session, we will focus on the Solution and Evaluation knowledge area, the eighth chapter of the BABOK®. The Solution Evaluation knowledge area describes the tasks that business analysts perform to assess the performance of and value delivered by a solution in use by the enterprise, and to recommend removal of barriers or constraints that prevent the full realization of the value. In the February 2025 session, we will focus on the Requirements Analysis and Design Definition knowledge area, the seventh chapter of the BABOK®.

Join us as we delve into Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson, a groundbreaking exploration of the four primary personality types—Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue. This insightful read offers practical strategies to enhance your interactions both professionally and personally. Whether you've read the entire book or just a few chapters, all are welcome to participate in this engaging discussion.

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a business problem. Business analysts are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between business operations and security requirements. In this session, Victor Asanmi breaks down how to spot hidden cybersecurity risks within everyday business processes using techniques you already know: process mapping, stakeholder analysis, and gap analysis.

Discover how to turn complex data into compelling narratives in Storytelling with Data, led by experienced Business Intelligence Analyst Onyeka Oluyoye. Learn visualization techniques that drive stakeholder decision-making and enhance your data storytelling skills.

The April study group will focus on Chapter 9: Underlying Competencies from the BABOK® Guide, exploring the skills that support effective business analysis. The discussion will cover analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, interaction skills, business knowledge, behavioral characteristics, and the use of tools and technology. Understanding these competencies can help business analysts adapt, collaborate, and deliver value more effectively. This session is a great opportunity to strengthen your foundation and connect with others preparing for certification.

To our valued Ottawa-Outaouais chapter volunteers, you are invited to our second exclusive online peer event where we can meet, learn, and share!