IIBA Endorsed The Effective Analyst |Meirc

Course Methodology

This course relies on the use of an interactive case study, developed specifically for this course, to demonstrate the different components of effective problem solving. In addition to the customized case, this course utilizes individual debriefs, group discussions, role playing, and presentations.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define a problem and ensure that the 'right' question is being answered
Justify breaking down a problem into smaller issues that can be tackled independently
Create a work plan that prioritizes resources and focuses on the key issues
Identify the right sources for data through research and expert interviews
Interpret data and build a structured argument for findings
Develop a structured story to present to management
Explain findings to team members and senior leadership

Target Audience

New and advanced analysts and project managers who are involved in researching, analyzing and investigating issues related to their organization.

Target Competencies

Problem management
Problem solving
Analysis of data
Creativity
Conceptual thinking
Balanced decision making
Results orientation

Overview of the role of the analyst
- The changing role of the analyst
- Adding value to your organization
- Active data gathering
- Overview of problem solving approaches
- Generating creative solutions
- Intelligence versus creativity
- Decision making and choosing alternatives
Structuring problems
- The importance of structuring
- Defining the right issue
- Using the issue statement
- Dividing issues into manageable sections
- The use of logic trees in problem solving
- Developing issue trees
Prioritizing and planning
- The importance of prioritizing work
- Eliminating non essential issues
- Using the 80:20 rule
- Prioritization methodologies
- Using the prioritization matrix
- Developing practical project plans
- Building an effective work plan
- The concept of synergy
- Characteristics of high performing teams
Conducting analyses
- Getting the right data
- Types of research
- Primary research development
- Secondary research development
- Conducting informational interviews
- Active listening
- Guided dialogue
- Asking 'so what?'
- Summary versus synthesis
Communicating and presenting
- Turning data into findings
- Building effective arguments
- The pros and cons of different argument types
- Top down communication
- Communicating findings by telling a 'story'
- Story telling elements
- Designing powerful presentations
- Presenting to senior management
- Continuous improvement

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)

Meirc is an Endorsed Education Provider™ (EEP) for the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). IIBA® is an independent non-profit professional association serving the growing field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA® actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain standards for the ongoing development of the practice and the certification of business analysts. Meirc’s IIBA® accredited courses are based on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) guide. Participants in these courses can earn Professional Development (PD) units as well as prepare for the IIBA® competency-based certification exams including the ECBA™, the CCBA™ and the CBAP™ certifications.

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2023 Schedule & Fees

Fees

Fees + VAT as applicable

(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)

Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy

Location & Date

There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue, trainer, and to offer courses in an integrated virtual learning (IVL) format whereby face to face classroom participants and virtual learners participate simultaneously in the same course in an interactive learning experience.

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