The document summarizes an IIBA Chapter Kick Off meeting. It introduces the IIBA leadership in attendance and discusses the IIBA's vision, goals, membership benefits, the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, certification programs, chapter framework, and support for starting new chapters.

1. “Changing the way organizations change.”
Journey to Professional Excellence
IIBA Chapter Kick Off Meeting – Russia
– May 2013
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2. Heather Mylan-Mains, Deputy VP Chapters
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 **** under construction ****

3. Brenda Cziraki, Manager Chapter Operations
Manages the day to day operations of 109
chapters world wide.
**** under construction ***

4. Neil Bazley, VP Chapters
A Strategic Business Analyst with over 13 years
experience
 Verticals: Energy, Finance, Manufacturing and
Professional Services
 Focus on: BPM, Business Rules, BI, OCM and
Risk Management
IIBA Involvement
 Chapter VP Marketing
& Communications
 Chapter President
 Deputy VP Chapters
 VP Chapters

5. Agenda
 Overview of IIBA
• Vision and Mission
• Goals
• Where We are Today
 What is Business
Analysis?
 Value of IIBA
Membership
 Volunteering
 Business Analysis
Body of Knowledge
 IIBA Certification
 Chapter Framework
 Chapter
Membership
 Starting Your
Chapter
 Support

6. Develop and maintain standards for the
practice of business analysis and for the
certification of its practitioners
IIBA is an international not-for-profit
professional association for business analysis
professionals
Vision
The world's leading association for
Business Analysis professionals
Mission
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Vision and Mission

7. Goals
• 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 forums for knowledge sharing
 Advance the practices of business analysis within
organizations
 Define a roadmap for professional growth and development

8. Where We are Today....
 A Growing Community of Professionals
• 26,000+ Members from 113 countries
• 60+ Corporate Members
• 109 Chapters in 31 countries
• 10+ Chapters in Startup Mode

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Business Analysis
• “..the set of tasks and techniques used to
work as a liaison among stakeholders to
understand the structure, policies, and
operations of an organization & recommend
solutions that enable the organization to
achieve its goals.”
• Business Analysis is a disciplined approach
for introducing and managing change to the
business

10. Business Analysis
• Business Analysis – is about
 meeting business needs
 ensuring investment in the right solutions
Answers the critical questions
 Why the organization exists
 How an organization works
 What are its goals and objectives
 How it accomplishes those objectives
 How it needs to change to better accomplish
objectives or to meet new challenges

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Value of IIBA® Membership
Recognition by a Professional Association
 Use of membership logo
 Membership card and certificate
Communities
 Online forums
 Chapters
 LinkedIn
 Blogs
 Facebook
Discounts
 BABOK® Publication
 Certifications
 Conferences
Resources:
 Books 24xNewsletters
 Job Postings
 Surveys
 Webinars
 Information Collaboration
Contribute to the Viability & Growth
of the BA Profession

12. Volunteer Now – Be a Hero!
 Get Involved with your local chapter, if you are
not already
• It is a lot of fun!
• BAs do not get enough opportunities for leadership
– this is a great chance for you
• Become part of the solution!
• Direct your chapter and IIBA itself
• Think about your resume
• Think about CDUs (30!)
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13. Business Analysis Body of
Knowledge®
© International Institute of Business Analysis
The Business Analysis Body of
Knowledge® (BABOK®) is the collection of
knowledge within the profession of
Business Analysis and reflects current
generally accepted practices.
The BABOK® Guide describes Business
Analysis areas of knowledge, their
associated activities and the tasks and
skills necessary to be effective in their
execution.

14. Business Analysis Body of Knowledge®
Knowledge Areas Purpose
Business Analysis Planning &
Monitoring
Determine what we need to do
Elicitation Find out what the real needs of our stakeholders
are
Requirements Management &
Communication
Ensure that stakeholders agree on what needs to be
delivered
Enterprise Analysis Understand the business problem & scope of
possible solutions
Requirements Analysis Describe the characteristics & qualities of the
solution the meets the stakeholder needs
Solution Assessment & Validation Determine whether a particular solution is right for
our stakeholders
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15. Certification
• Professional certification is a designation
earned by an individual identifying that they
have demonstrated a standard level of skills,
experience, and expertise within their field
CBAP Recipients = 2681
CCBA Recipients = 292

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Chapter Council
Neil Bazley,VP
Kevin Brennan, Chief Business Analyst
Brenda Cziraki, Manager of Chapter Operations
Chapter Support Frameword *** under construction ***
Chapter Growth Committee
Americas Regional Forums
Neil Bazley, Coordinator
- Mark Jenkins/Al Wilkinson - Eastern Region
- Tammy Jones/Ken Alexander – Central Region
- Michael Carteron/BettyLynn Mueller – Western Region
International Regional Forums
Neil Bazley, Coordinator
- Gwen Pennington - Asia Pacific and Oceania Region
- Kashif Riaz/Sasan Nikanoor – Europe, Middle East
and Africa Region
- Ashish Mehta – India Region
Chapter Development Consultants
Deb Kaiser, Francine Wolfe
Technology Committee
June Hansen, Jim Steele

17. Value of Chapter Membership
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 Networking with other
business analysis
professionals
 Mentoring opportunities
 Informational speakers on
relevant topics
 Exposure to tools and
techniques
 BABOK® study groups
 Professional development

18. Starting your Chapter
 Review petition process to the
IIBA
 Select temporary chairperson for
the Chapter
 Discuss next steps
 Confirm level of interest
 Exchange contact information
 Determine next meeting logistics
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Starting your Chapter
 Complete Chapter petition and Chapter bylaws
 Develop bylaws to meet provisions of IIBA
bylaws
 Incorporate local jurisdictional rules
for setting up your organization as a
not-for-profit professional association
 Agree and sign affiliation agreement
 Petition IIBA for Chapter recognition

20. Support for Your Journey
 Chapter Council and Regional Forums
• Participating in regular scheduled conference calls with
other chapters
 On-Boarding and Mentoring Processes
• Receiving guidance as you continue to represent the IIBA
and the business analysis profession
 Chapter Practice Kits
• Sharing best practices for recruiting leaders, members
and sponsors; planning events, PDDs, and study groups
 Chapter Resource Centre
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. Heather Mylan-Mains – Deputy VP of Chapters
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. Brenda Cziraki – Manager of Chapter Operations
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