Your Agile Team Challenge: Understand Product Needs & Collaborate

Agile is an extraordinary approach to meeting the needs of project customers while optimizing the project resources. For 2012, PW&WCBA is raising the bar and taking the annual Agile Summit to the next level, focusing on Transitioning Practices for Agile Delivery.

Hear from Cisco, Constant Contact, EBG Consulting and Health Dialog Services Corporation as they share facilitation practices and emphasized structured conversations and transparent decision-making and how to holistically discover and allocate options for delivery. Interested in more? Take a look at this clip from last year's Pecha Kucha session for a sneak peek:



Download the brochure for the full Agile Summit agenda and complete conference details

Are you a business analyst looking for insight into Agile?

Hear from Philip Policano, Lead Business Systems Analyst at UPS as he shares:
In the World of Agile the BA is King

In the BA world, many wondered where the BA fit into the Agile process, but at UPS the BA has always been a critical part of the process. They are the hub of all activity playing a pivotal role of, not only gathering requirements, but being the go to person for the sponsor, developers and management. During this presentation you learn the implementation of Agile processes at UPS and the key role of the BA discipline.

If you are ready to learn how to take charge, reduce risk and deliver results, then this is the year you cannot afford to miss. Your time to achieve more and create value is now.

We hope to see you in Orlando this September!
The ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business Analysts Team

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Speaker Spotlight: Connie Steward, SVP Human Resources, Learning Systems and Organizational Development, Habitat for Humanity International

Recently, we looked at ProjectWorld® & World Congress for Business Analysts® keynote Don Mann of SEAL Team Six, but ProjectWorld® speakers come from many varied industries and all areas of the spectrum. Connie Steward, SVP Human Resources, Learning Systems and Organizational Development, Habitat for Humanity International faces an very different set of challenges in her day to day life, and yet the project management and business analysis insights you can take away from each of their stories have some similarities.

For example, Steward has embraced technology-enabled learning strong online distribution of tools and resources to keep her team up to speed regardless of their physical location. For a peek at the insights she has to share at ProjectWorld®, check out this feature in the Winter 2011 issue of Training Industry Quarterly.

Then, join us for "Overcoming Barriers: Finding Shared Purpose in Complex Projects" with Connie Steward & Lysa Ratliff, Senior Director Cause Marketing and Partner Communications, Habitat for Humanity International at ProjectWorld® & World Congress for Business Analysts® this September.

This hands-on session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Habitat manages complex, multi-national events and projects. Examples show how leadership practices and project management processes can be combined to navigate in an international community project with thousands of tasks. Learn how leadership skills develop organically in experiential settings, outside the confines of a traditional hierarchy, and how creative leadership thrives in the planning, logistics and execution of wide-scale, hands-on projects.

As a reader of our blog we'd like to offer you an exclusive 15% discount off the standard registration rate with code PW12BLOG. For more information on the ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business Analysts and to register, visit our webpage.

Friday Flicks: PW&WCBA speaker Don Mann, Former Member, SEAL Team Six

So... as a Project Manager or Business Analyst, you may face a lot of challenges over the course of a day, but few of those are life-or-death. For Don Mann and other members of the Navy Seals communication, planning and clear goals really are matters of national importance.

In this video, see a quick clip of Don Mann speaking about the aftermath of the mission to take out Osama Bin Laden:


So what can a project manager learn from the Navy SEALs?
When starting a project, make sure the mission is clear and the target well identified.
Teamwork is of the utmost importance and everyone needs to be working together towards the same goal before you start.

Fast Company wrote on the subject as well saying "The Navy SEAL raid on Osama bin Laden's compound was the ultimate lesson in project management."

Mann will be presenting "Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Mission with America’s Elite Warriors" at PW&WCBA this September where you will have the opportunity to learn about these topics and more.

As a member of SEAL Team Six for over eight years and a SEAL for over 17 years, Don Mann worked in countless covert operations. Mann is the author of the autobiography Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors. When Osama bin Laden was assassinated, the entire world was fascinated by the men who had completed the seemingly impossible mission that had dogged the U.S. government for over a decade. SEAL Team Six became synonymous with heroism, duty, and justice. Don has been motivating people in all walks of life with his inspiring talks on “Combat Mindset” and “Turning Macro Goals into Micro Goals”.

Visit our website to download the brochure and learn more about this and other speakers. Save 15% off the standard registration rate with code PW12BLOG.

Discover the PW&WCBA Difference: Why You Can't Miss 2012

ProjectWorld® & World Congress for Business Analysts® is your foundation to achieve your career goals and become a leader within your organization. Gain the insights and knowledge you need to succeed in today's high-pressured business environment in just three days at PW&WCBA.

Why You Can't Miss 2012:
• A brand new pre-conference format allowing you to maximize your conference time. Choose one morning workshop option AND one afternoon summit (Agile or PMO)
• The opportunity to earn up to 36 PDUs/CDUs (that's more than half of your required PDUs/CDUs!)
• A cross industry representation of speakers sharing key insights and best practices that address your specific needs
• Your Space 2012. Bring along your questions and get the answers you need to take back to the office from a room full of PM & BA professionals
• Four concurrent track themes to choose from including:
- Elevating the Role: From Manager to Leader
- Creating a BA Center of Excellence
- Social Communication, Innovation & Collaboration
- Tools Techniques & Trends
Download the brochure for complete the full agenda and session details.

2012 PW&WCBA Featured Speakers Include:
Jim Durkin, SVP, World Trade Center Transportation Hub, Tishman Construction
Don Mann, Former Member, SEAL Team Six
Linda Martino, VP Business Engagement & Application Delivery, Clorox Company
Fredrick Redd, PMP, Director, Project Management Office, Port Authority and New Jersey Transit
Ellen Gottesdiener, Founder, Principal Consultant, EBG Consulting
Kathleen Gotthelf, Director, Pfizer

At PW&WCBA you'll learn how to provide and prove value - the value of project management and business analysis - across the organization with internal and external partners, as well as drive immediate business results.

As a reader of our blog we'd like to offer you an exclusive 15% discount off the standard registration rate with code PW12BLOG. For more information on the ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business Analysts and to register, visit our webpage. 

We hope to see you in Orlando this September!

Cheers,
The ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business Analysts Team
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SEAL Team Six, World Trade Center & Forrester Research Among Keynotes at PW&WCBA 2012

ProjectWorld® & World Congress for Business Analysts® is the event for hearing leading edge thinking in practice, reflective of what's happening now and what matters most. Our expert speaking faculty delivers diverse, on-point content providing you the skills you need to succeed in today's high-pressured business environment.

PW&WCBA is well-known for incorporating talks from leaders of some of the world's largest and most complex projects which results in valuable exchanges of lessons learned.

2012 Keynotes include:
Jim Durkin, SVP, World Trade Center Hub, Tishman Construction Corp
Fredrick Redd, PMP, Director, PMO, Port Authority & New Jersey Transit
Don Mann, Former Member, SEAL Team Six Harvey A. Robbins, Ph.D., L.P., President Robbins & Robbins, Inc.
Margo Visitacion, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester Research Connie Steward, SVP, HR, Learning Systems and Organizational Development, Habitat for Humanity International

Download the brochure for the full speaking roster and session descriptions on our website.

Plus, earn up to 36 PDUs/CDUs at PW&WCBA. That's more than half of the credits needed to maintain your certification!

All readers of our blog receive an exclusive 15% discount off the standard registration rate with code PW12BLOG. For more information on the ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business Analysts and to register, visit our webpage.

If you are ready to learn how to take-charge, reduce risk and deliver results, then this is the year you cannot afford to miss. Your time to achieve and create value is now.

We hope to see you in Orlando this September!

Cheers, The ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business Analysts Team



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Learn more (and earn more PDUs) with PWWCBA: New Webinars Released

In anticipation of PW&WCBA 2012 this coming September we've relaunched our industry resources page with fresh content.

Now you can view Project World live event videos and photos as they're released for a preview of the experience or to refresh your memory of last year's event.  Our Ready to Use Templates section remains for your convenience, plus, you can see what we're up to on Facebook & Twitter.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, we've released 12 of our PW&WCBA web seminars to the general public. Visit the resource page here to browse topics and view.

A perennial PW&WCBA favorite, the Year-Round Learning PW&WCBA Web Seminar Series is only open to event attendees and allows our attendees to earn up to 36 PDUs/CDUs total between the event and the on-demand seminars.

Topics covered include, but aren't limited to:
• Agile Methodology
• Managing Stakeholders Expectations
• Collaboration
• Enterprise Business Analyst Responsibilities
• Mind Mapping
• Enterprise Business Analyst Integration in the Business
• Facilitation Skills - PowerPoint & Story Writing
• Critical Chain • Managing Virtual Teams
• What a BA Needs to Know About IT
• Portfolio Management
• Moving from a Manager to a Leader
• Motivating Teams & Increasing Team Performance
• Building an Excellence Center
• Risk Management
• Enterprise Architecture

If you are interested in earning or maintaining your PMP certification, join us at PW&WCBA 2012 for your chance to earn up to 36 PDUs. All readers of our blog receive an exclusive 15% discount off the standard registration rate with code PW12BLOG.

How to earn a complimentary pass to PWWCBA (Call for Guest Bloggers)

Earn a complimentary All-Access pass to ProjectWorld® & World Congress for Business Analysts® by serving as a guest-blogger. As a guest blogger, you’ll have access to PWWCBA's comprehensive agenda attracting the best in insights from around the world.

You'll get a pass to the annual PW&WCBA event plus exclusive access to a networking community and on-demand webinars, to help you grow and learn throughout the year.

Responsibilities will include submitting at least one post per week to the PW&WCBA blog between now and the conference and attending specifically assigned sessions at the event and blogging live or same day.

By participating as a guest blogger leading up to and at the event, you’ll receive an all access pass for the entire event, taking place November 10-12, 2012 at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando, FL. Guest bloggers are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Learn more about the event by visiting our website.

Apply today by sending your name, company, short biography and links to your blog or writing samples if applicable to Michelle LeBlanc at mleblanc@iirusa.com

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