(Virtual session) Business Analysts Book Club: where knowledge meets community!
Join us for an exclusive BA Book Club series on business architecture
The International Institute of Business Analysis UK Chapter (IIBA UK) is thrilled to invite you to an enlightening book club series with the authors of the book Business Architecture: a comprehensive guide, by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
This series is designed to provide deep insights into the world of business architecture, guided by the book's authors and our panel members.
Session 1: Conversation with the authors
Kick off the series with an engaging conversation with the authors of Business Architecture. In this session, Debra Paul and Jonathan Hunsley will introduce the book, explore the motivation behind its creation, and provide an overview of business architecture.
Why Attend this session?
- Insights from the authors: gain insights into the strategic drivers for using business architecture and an overview of the six architectural domains.
- Enhanced understanding: interact with the minds behind the book and deepen your understanding of business architecture.
- Networking opportunities: connect virtually with fellow professionals and expand your network.
- Interactive discussion: participate in an interactive Q&A session with the authors, where you can ask questions and share your views and experiences.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Business Architecture. Reserve your spot now, and join us for an engaging, informative, and inspiring session!
Coming next:
- Session 2 (virtual): Business architecture as a service: Thu 5th June, 18:00-19:00
- Session 3 (virtual): Business architecture capability and competence views: Thu 19th June, 18:00-19:00
- Session 4 (in-person, details to be confirmed): Business Architecture and Business Change: Wed 2nd July, 18:00-20:00
About the speakers
Debra Paul
Debra Paul is the CEO of Assist Knowledge Development Ltd, a training and consultancy company specialising in business analysis, service design and business architecture. Debra has co-authored several publications including Business Analysis, Agile and Business Analysis and Delivering Business Analysis, and created the BA Service Framework.
Debra is a keen advocate of business architecture, service science and design thinking, and is a regular speaker at business seminars and IS industry events. She is a visiting fellow at Henley Business School. Debra has delivered keynote presentations at numerous conferences, is a founder member of the BA Manager Forum and was the chief architect of the Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis.
Jonathan Hunsley
Jonathan Hunsley is the Service Development Director for Assist Knowledge Development Ltd. Jonathan has worked in a variety of roles across the financial services and consultancy sectors. He specialises in business architecture, business analysis and service design.
Jonathan is a Chartered IT Professional and the lead assessor for the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. He holds an MBA and the Expert Business Analysis Award. He is a regular speaker at international conferences and has contributed to a variety of publications such as Business Analysis (Paul and Cadle, 2020), and Business Analysis Techniques (Cadle et al, 2021).
He is a regular contributor to the BA Brew Podcast, co-founded the SD Forum for Service Designers, and was the chief architect of the A4Q Certified Service Designer award.
You can access the session recording below.