IIBA UK

  🌐 Welcoming Bronia Anderson-Kelly as Our New Technology Director at IIBA UK! 🌐 IIBA UK is pleased to announce Bronia Anderson-Kelly as our newly elected Technology Director, bringing nearly 20 years of hands-on experience in IT change and business analysis. Bronia is not only a proven Consultant Business Analyst but also a recognised leader, with highlights including finalist positions as BA of the Year and Inspirational Individual in IT. Known for her practical insights and unwavering commitment to the profession, she’s made her mark speaking at industry events, such as the Annual BA Conference in London, and through mentoring those new to the field. In her role as Technology Director, Bronia will lead our tech initiatives with a focus on enhancing member experience and making IIBA UK a tech-enabled hub of innovation and learning. Her vision is simple but impactful: to make technology work seamlessly for our members and volunteers, supporting growth, connection, and development at every stage. When she’s not driving innovation, Bronia lives on the Isle of Man with her family, finding balance in both her professional and personal pursuits. Please join us in welcoming Bronia as she begins this exciting new chapter with IIBA UK! #IIBAUK #WelcomeBronia #TechLeadership #BusinessAnalysis #MemberDriven

📣 Exciting Chapter’s Update: Welcome IIBA UK new Operations Director! We are thrilled to introduce Paul Senior as the newly elected Operations Director for IIBA UK! 🎉 With an impressive 25+ years as a Consulting Business Analyst, Paul has a remarkable background in driving innovation and transformation across fast-paced, highly regulated, and technical environments. His expertise is matched by his commitment to fostering self-organising teams and communities, where he believes true growth and exceptional results can thrive. In his current role within the Business Analysis Practice at Novuna (part of Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.), Paul has made a substantial impact, championing the use of cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading practices to shape the future of consumer lending, asset finance, and vehicle leasing in the UK. His dedication to excellence and knowledge-sharing will be invaluable to IIBA UK. As our new Operations Director, Paul is committed to creating a culture at IIBA UK that champions growth, learning, and development for our members and volunteers. His vision includes establishing processes and systems that effectively support all those in our community who are eager to learn and evolve in their careers. Welcome, Paul! We are excited for the journey ahead with your leadership and dedication to the business analysis community. 🌟

🚀Welcome our brand-new Virtual Business Analysts Book Club🚀 We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new Business Analysts Book Club—where the passion for business analysis meets the joy of reading and community! Our book club offers a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of books on business analysis and personal development, catering to all levels of expertise, from beginners to seasoned professionals. 📝 Here’s what you can expect: 💡 Insightful Discussions: Dive deep into the nuances of business analysis with peers who share your enthusiasm. Every meeting promises to be fertile ground for exchanging ideas and experiences. 🔔 Expert Recommendations: Our book selections are specially curated to ensure your reading material is current and impactful. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry insights. ✨Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow business analysts from various industries. Expand your professional network, make new friends, and find potential mentors or mentees within our community. 🚀 Skill Enhancement: Every book we read is an opportunity to hone our skills, broaden our understanding, and apply new concepts to our work. It's like professional development but more enjoyable! Details of our first event are coming soon!  For updates, keep an eye on our events calendar at https://lnkd.in/e2H77iGs and social media channels. We invite you to join this vibrant community of learners and thinkers. Let’s embark on this literary adventure together. Bring your curiosity, your insights, and your eagerness to learn!

📢Don't miss the Special BA Brown Bag on Global BA Day! Join us this Friday to celebrate Global BA Day together with Brown Bag and Young Business Analysts (YBA) teams to share what we all "like, love and want to learn" about Business Analysis. Come along and create a buzz with other BA Practitioners, share ideas and experiences, and get to know your peers!🌟 📅 Date: November 1st 🕛 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 pm (GMT Standard Time) 💻 Location: Zoom Visitors from other IIBA chapters are very welcome, as are non-members. Head to https://lnkd.in/ehKSyseU for more information.

🚨 Event Cancellation Notice 🚨 We regret to inform you that the Bristol Global BA Day Social, scheduled for 1st November 2024, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. All attendees will get an email shortly. Subscribe to our fortnightly BA Bulletin https://lnkd.in/eSZKNNhe to ensure you don’t miss new event announcements. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

🚀 In-Person Workshop: Negotiating Skills and Neurodiversity for BA Practitioners🚀 Register for our next IIBA UK North Branch in-person event, where we will be joined by three fantastic speakers who will share their insights on how we can develop our negotiating skills and awareness of the power of neurodiversity to advance ourselves as BA Practitioners. 📅 Date: 20 November 2024 🕛 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT). Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking, but the event will commence at 6:00 PM. 📍 Location: Aviva, Wellington Row, York YO90 1WR 📝You will learn: ·      Core skills and competencies that make someone a great influencer and negotiator ·      Gain insight into the unseen aspects of neurodivergence ·      Explore the differences in neurodivergent minds, from strengths to weaknesses ·      Learn how to harness or advocate for neurodivergent "superpowers" ·      Leave inspired to champion individuality and collaborate towards community development 🎤 About our speakers: Andrei Gulevskis has been building his BA career for the last 8 years with no plans on stopping. His journey began in the supply chain and procurement, leading him into Higher Education where he had an opportunity to learn directly from top BA experts. Transitioning into consulting, Andrei continues his career as an independent contractor and BA consultant working with clients and businesses across many sectors. Paul Haywood is a director at his company NXTGN LTD, with external Lead Business Analysis experience. Paul has been described as a pioneer in the field of AI and is a neurodiversity advocate. Nicola Pinkney is currently working as a Senior Business Analyst at Evri. Beyond the day-to-day, Nicola is a neurodiversity advocate in and out of the workplace and loves doing what she can for the community. 📢 Register now on the IIBA UK Chapter website via https://lnkd.in/eS7Dfx6y ! Important note: Please bring some photo ID as you may be asked by security upon arrival. Accessibility: please also contact the co-organiser (alfa04@handelsbanken.co.uk) should you have any specific access needs that we need to be aware of before the day. We look forward to seeing you there!

With heartfelt thanks, IIBA UK wishes to acknowledge Gavin Ross for his tremendous contributions both as Community Director North and Scotland & Technology Director over the last four years, as he steps down from his current role. Reflecting on our journey together, Gavin was a key person connecting IIBA UK and the BALife committee. Under his leadership of the North and Scotland branches, Gavin contributed significantly by providing a range of events across the North of England for our members, creating forums for BA practitioners to engage, learn and network. The pandemic and IIBA Harmonisation significantly increased the demand for our technology platform. Gavin was key to ensuring that our platform met our needs and that we were in the first wave of Chapters that moved to the new Membernova platform. He worked closely with the global IIBA team, and other Technology Directors to create a successful rollout. Thank you, Gavin! Both the IIBA UK Board and our members will greatly miss working alongside you. To our fellow BA practitioners, we invite you to share your memories and fun facts to help us give Gavin a cheerful and memorable farewell!

With immense gratitude, IIBA UK would like to thank Sam Merrick for his outstanding contributions over the past four years, as he steps down from his current role as Operations Director. Sam joined the IIBA UK Board in 2020 as Membership Director and moved into the Operations Director role in 2022. During his tenure as Membership Director, Sam defined our value proposition and framework for organizations to work with IIBA UK. He successfully managed interactions with corporations and implemented our corporate engagement scheme, thereby giving us access to a wider range of locations for networking and development events. Following both the Covid and IIBA Harmonisation, the operating model of our chapter changed significantly. As Operations Director, Sam played a pivotal role by performing a full architectural analysis of our needs, identifying gaps and priorities, and creating a strategic roadmap for the chapter. Since then, he has been working with volunteers to fill those gaps. Throughout his years with IIBA UK, Sam was our certifications expert, advising members on acquiring and maintaining IIBA Certification. He is also known for his witty and clever rhyming presentations at the BA Conference, Europe. We will miss Sam’s presence on the board and are hugely grateful for the work he has undertaken with IIBA UK.

🚨 In-person event next Wednesday🚨 Join us at the next in-person branch meeting, “Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and Their impact on Software Success and Effective workshops to maximise quality outputs”, organised by IIBA UK North Branch on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (GMT Standard Time) at Accenture Newcastle. 📢 To sign up for the event please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/exdsWBrR ! Important note from the venue: We will need to close registration 24 hours before the start of the event to allow time to prepare badges to allow attendees through security. To avoid disappointment, please register early and bring some ID with you on the day.

🔔 You still have a chance to register for the upcoming in-person event in Reading! Join us on Global BA Day and learn from Lynda Girvan about the Use Case Foundation, the difference between User Stories and Use Cases, and much more. ✨ Food and refreshments will be provided, so come along for an evening of learning, networking, and celebrating our fantastic profession. 📢 Register today via IIBA UK website: https://lnkd.in/ekkytTCb