"Business Analysis Skills: Necessary in Good Times, Crucial in a Downturn"
A thought-provoking, FREE BREAKFAST SEMINAR
Presented by ESI International

Thursday 10th July 2008, Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, WC2R OEU, London

In the past, economic downturns lead to cost-cutting on a massive scale. Once the recovery started though, it took a while for organisations to recover and regain momentum.

Now, in 2008, with business analysis skills available to companies in many industries, there are other ways to cut costs without ‘slash and burn’. Business Analysts can reduce the likelihood of project failures, through careful requirements analysis and working closely with end users. Even without major new projects rolling out, Business Analysts' understanding of business processes and metrics makes them invaluable. They can work with stakeholders to find inefficiencies in current business processes. Removing these will cut costs and leave the business healthier than before, ready to grow again as the gloom lifts.

Business Analysts working on process improvement tap into their rare mix of analytical and people skills to work with diverse groups, who are often disaffected and concerned during a downturn. This seminar will explore the unique set of skills of Business Analysts and how organisations can develop these to make the most of the downturn.

8.30 a.m. Coffee and Croissants

8.50 a.m. Welcome Note

8.55 a.m. About the IIBA™
                – Martyn Wilson, UK Chapter President of International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA™)

• UK Chapter & Events
• CBAP™ Certification
• Benefits of Membership

9.05 a.m. Business Analysis Skills: Necessary in Good Times, Crucial in Downturn - Penny Pullan

• How business analysis skills can support companies riding out the storms and set them up for long term success.
• Identify which of the business analysis skills will be the key to success, and how.
• Look at how organisations can ensure that their Business Analysts are ready and able to take on the challenges ahead.

10.25 am - Questions and Answers

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About your Speaker

Dr Penny Pullan, an instructor with ESI International, is a creative and innovative leader with proven successes in the areas of project management and business analysis. She is known for her accurate identification of organisational needs and for devising unique solutions to improve projects, processes, and systems.

Dr Pullan is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute (PMI® ) She has helped to introduce project management techniques in the nonprofit sector and has provided project management excellence training worldwide. Dr. Pullan holds a PhD in nanotechnology from the University of Cambridge.

Places are restricted and to avoid disappointment we would advise you to confirm your place as soon as possible. To book a place please call ESI on 020 7017 7366, fax your booking form on 020 7017 7820 or email: registration@esi-intl.co.uk

Please note, delegates will receive a confirmation of registration and map for directions approximately ONE WEEK BEFORE the event via e-mail