PMs and BAs seem to be butting heads more and more as the project environment has become a territorial battleground for authority, responsibility, client interactions, scope decisions and deliverable expectations. Veterans of both of these positions remember the days when each had project autonomy as many organizations struggled to see the value of both roles on any given project team.
But increased role and skill definition has resulted in greater visibility of the need for both roles in today’s complex mid-to-large scale projects. Not only is success dependent on redefining the PM/BA relationship and communication methods, but the increased need for agile project teams is going to require the PMs and BAs to team up to proactively break down the project silos and create a strategic roadmap that will satisfy the client’s need far beyond textbook tactics of the past to produce holistic, dynamic solutions.
Learning Objectives:
- Create a common PM/BA language so you can “tag team” through project weaknesses
- Build successful, harmonious PM/BA teams based on experience, skill and personality types
- Leverage the BA for client expectations, scope management and getting that next contract
Skill Level: Intermediate
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Lee Scott
Unleashing Leaders
Mr. Scott is an avid practitioner and educator of leadership. His passion is for bringing out the best in diverse team members so they can deliver exceptional organizational results. As a portfolio manager, and manager of project managers, his trademarks are results-oriented innovation and high energy. He excels in Leadership/Management Training, Team building, Motivation Speaking, Agile Project Delivery (Portfolio/Project/Program Management, Business Analysis), and Business Strategy/Operations Consulting.
Dawn Solem
Online Education Specialist, VSP
Dawn Solem is a Corporate Trainer for VSP Vision Care , the country’s leading vision care provider. Her passion is teaching people how to break through limitations and expand into their full potential. She has 14 years of Project Life Cycle experience and has held roles in every role of the software development lifecycle, including project manager, business analyst, web developer/programmer, tester, communications specialist, and trainer.
Jennifer Webber
Senior Business Analyst, VSP
Jenny Webber is a Senior Business Analyst for VSP. She has over 14 years of Project Life Cycle experience, including IT Manager, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Project Manager, IT Architect, Strategic Advisor, Marketing Consultant, Independent Consultant and International Policy Analyst. She has worked with a large variety of clients, including local, state and federal government agencies, non-profits, large and mid-sized international corporations in a variety of industries, and small to mid-sized businesses. |
