I will be talking about how to create compelling use case models at Bristol on 27th July. Ian Richards from Fujitsu will also be talking about Requirements Estimation. This is the latest event for the IIBA Southwest branch and I hope those of you living in the UK who are local will be able to [...] Read more »
The humble business rule – from a frog to a Prince
I attended the IIBA UK Chapter event in London at the end of last month, where Larry Goldberg was giving a talk about Business Rules and his latest book called “The Decision Model”. With my BA hat on I have been monitoring what has been going on in Business Rules arena for the last couple [...] Read more »
The very first business analyst – UK IIBA’s second event in Bristol
I’m pleased to announce the second event in Bristol for the UK Chapter of the IIBA on 10th February. This will take place on 10th February at the prestigious Clifton Club in Clifton, Bristol, starting at 6pm: George Sadler is the practice manager at RWE npower and a passionate advocate of the benefits of professional [...] Read more »
Understanding user stories – UK IIBA’s first event in Coventry
I’m very proud and excited to announce the UK Chapter of the IIBA is holding its first event in Coventry on 26th January. This will take place on 26th January at the Barclays Westwood Business Park in Coventry, starting at 6pm: Rachel Davies who is the co-author of the first “Agile Coaching” book and the [...] Read more »
IIBA UK announce article series from business analysis thought leaders
As president of the UK Chapter of the IIBA, I’d like to announce a partnership with Modern Analyst for a pre Conference series of articles. Recognized experts and thought leaders are providing articles to give a real insight into the benefits of attending the Conference. The Business Analysis Conference Europe 2010 is building on its [...] Read more »
I’m appointed President of UK Chapter of IIBA!
I’m writing this post to share my recent good news. I’ve recently accepted the post of president of the UK Chapter of the IIBA. If I’m honest, I was reluctant as I am feeling stretched rather thin whilst I hold down a job, deliver online training and try to squeeze in time with my wife [...] Read more »
Launch of IIBA Midlands is a great success!
The launch event of the IIBA Midlands chapter was held on Monday, 10th May. It was a great success with a big turnout from the local BA community, an impressive venue (provided by Capital One) with excellent food kindly supplied by Capital One. Penny Pullan facilitated a lively discussion on career development for BA’s and [...] Read more »
Forthcoming IIBA meeting on Agile
I’ve been working on making IIBA (UK chapter) events available across the UK. There are well established and very successful events being run in London so, in response to demand from the community, we have been piloting setting up events and a real presence across the UK. We have started with the Midlands and would [...] Read more »
Lineup for first Business Analysis Conference in UK is announced
The line up for the Business Analysis Conference has been announced and is available here. I’m not sure lineup is the correct word but I’ve just returned from Glastonbury Festival so it feels right somehow! It is a landmark for both the IIBA in the UK and the role of business analyst and shows the [...] Read more »





