How do Business Analysts Contribute to the Success of IT projects?

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This session provided an overview of the BA role in Information Technology. This has become very topical with the impending BA title series from OGS.

The agenda is as follows:

Introduction of Speakers
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Overview - Dave Nagy from Keane will provide an overview of what the local chapter is doing and what certifications are offered through IIBA

Presentation in Microsoft® PowerPoint Format (, Requires the PowerPoint program, 221 KB)
BA Best Practices Presentation - Miranda Herrington from CGI

Presentation in Microsoft® PowerPoint Format (, Requires the PowerPoint program, 1,552 KB)
- What is the role of a Business Analyst on a project?
  - New development vs. maintenance and support Duties
  - Leading productive meetings
  - Writing and analyzing requirements
  - Asking the right questions in the right way
  - Overcoming obstacles
  - Illustrating business processes
  - Testing
  - Managing change control and traceability
- A brief comparison of projects with and without a Business Analyst
- Conclusion: Direct and Indirect Benefits
Agency Overview of their BA work
- OSC - Barbara Ash
  
  Presentation in Microsoft® PowerPoint Format (, Requires the PowerPoint program, 21 KB)
- OTDA - Carolyn Karins
Q&A Session