"Are you ready to empower yourself by understanding the art of precise business analysis? Are you eager to elevate your outcomes, reshape your work methodologies, and thrive in your professional journey?

Tailored for business analysis managers, project leaders, project managers, project directors, and entrepreneurs, the 'Mastering Business Analysis Excellence Through Elevated Leadership' master classes are thoroughly crafted to refine your skills in one of the most sought-after and vital competencies for professionals in diverse roles.

Did you know that a significant portion, 70-85%, of project rework arises from incomplete requirements? It's time to reshape that narrative.

Maria’s master classes are open to individuals and teams enthusiastic about strengthening their leadership style and building a world-class BA practice. Throughout these master classes, you'll uncover the strategies to shape a world-class BA practice and create a personalised roadmap for continual growth. You'll have the know-how and practical skills to guide your projects toward excellence by the end.

The Mastering Business Analysis Excellence: Elevate Leadership, Build a World-Class Practice

program provides practical training designed for individuals eager to grasp key business analysis concepts, terminology, principles, and capabilities."

About the master classes:

- Compromised of 3 weekly master classes covering topics such as Foundations and Mastery in Business Analysis: From Principles to Stakeholder Success Date and Time Options, Mastering Advanced Business Analysis Strategies: From Process Optimisation to Agile Excellence, Mastering Business Analysis Integration and Advancement: Bridging Gaps, Cultivating Collaboration, and Personal Excellence. A recording of each session will be provided to attendees, available for 30 days.

- Each master class runs for 90 minutes and is held online, live via MS Teams

- The master class incorporates demonstrations via MS Teams, MS PowerPoints

- Examples from my experience are provided and discussed to explore the concept from a practical perspective.

- Activities, quizzes, checklists, and assignments to practice your learning.

- Key takeaways and summary of what has been covered in each section.

- 15-minute summary videos covering key learning points.

- Optional individual coaching sessions to support you in implementing learnings to suit your unique work needs.

Masterclasses

· Masterclass 1 – Masterclass 1 – Foundations and Mastery in Business Analysis: From Principles to Stakeholder Success

· Masterclass 2 – Mastering Advanced Business Analysis Strategies: From Process Optimisation to Agile Excellence

· Masterclass 3 – Mastering Business Analysis Integration and Advancement: Bridging Gaps, Cultivating Collaboration, and Personal Excellence

Key learning outcomes:

This training program supports you with evidence-based, field-tested techniques by me (who has more than twenty years now of being in the analytical world) to ensure you have the ultimate advantage of:

· Strategies in building world best practices, with real live examples, ensuring projects align with business goals and organisational success.

· Gaining a sense of control when managing or establishing a business analysis practice by mastering the six key categories, including refining the business analysis model—personally developed by Maria and covered in her book The Art of Getting Business Analysis Right.

· Discovering strategies to effectively identify, engage, and manage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring their needs are met and conflicts are resolved.

· Explore how Agile methodologies can be integrated into BA practices to facilitate quicker adaptation to changing business environments, fostering greater project success.

· Strategies for undertaking successful business analysis planning, creating roadmaps and becoming a strong leader.

· Effective capability assessment and a strong BA.

· Learning strategies for bridging the gap between business and IT teams, enabling effective communication and collaboration for successful project outcomes.

· Constructing a personalised roadmap for further skill development, incorporating newfound knowledge into your own BA practice to continually strive for excellence.

Who are these masterclasses for?

These masterclasses have been thoughtfully designed to cater to a wide array of professionals seeking to refine their skills in one of the most sought-after and vital competencies across diverse roles.

• Business Analysts and Business Analysis Managers: Those actively engaged in business analysis, aiming to sharpen their skills and infuse leadership qualities to propel their career growth.
• Project Managers: Individuals overseeing projects who aspire to enhance their business analysis proficiency while integrating effective leadership strategies into their project management approach.
• Program Directors and Managers:     Professionals responsible for overseeing programs or portfolios of projects. This program offers insights into how elevated business analysis skills and enhanced leadership acumen can profoundly impact their overarching responsibilities.
• Leadership Development  Professionals: Those intrigued by the synergy between business analysis expertise and leadership development strategies, with the goal of enriching their training programs.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Individuals at the control of their enterprises, eager to refine their business analysis prowess and leadership skills. This empowers them to make more informed decisions and execute effective management.

Whether you're a dedicated business analyst, an astute project leader, a visionary entrepreneur, or occupy any other role, these masterclasses provide an invaluable platform to amplify your skills and take your professional journey to new heights.