The document celebrates the fifth anniversary of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), highlighting its journey, accomplishments, and strategic goals in advancing the business analysis profession. Key initiatives such as developing standards, enhancing awareness, and promoting certification programs are outlined, alongside achievements like increasing membership and establishing chapters worldwide. The IIBA aims to address challenges while continuing to provide value to its members and the business analysis community.

1. Happy Anniversary Five Years of Asking the Right Questions

2. Discussion 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

3. Where We Are Today Develop and maintain standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification of its practitioners IIBA TM is an international not-for-profit professional association for business analysis professionals. Vision The world's leading association for Business Analysis professionals Mission International Institute of Business Analysis TM

4. Where 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

5. Where 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

6. Where We Are Today Members – 7000 Chapters Chartered – 66 In Progress – 70 Certified Business Analysis Professionals – 434 Countries – 56

7. The Journey - Our Beginning 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

8. Our 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 3 rd AGM – 2300 people from 36 countries BABOK v1.6

9. Our 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

10. Our 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

11. Accomplishments 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

12. Accomplishments 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

13. Accomplishments 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

14. Accomplishments Designation - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP TM ) 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 demand Note: Education Provider certifications will not be recognized as a substitute to the IIBA certification Develop a Business Analysis Certification Program

15. Accomplishments 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

16. Challenges Doing all this with Volunteers Prioritizing what is most important Generating revenue to support our goals Consistently demonstrating value to our stakeholders

17. Value 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

18. Key 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

20. 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