(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 3: Business architecture capability and competence views
In session 1, Debra Paul and Jonathan Hunsley introduce the book, explore the motivation behind its creation, and provide an overview of business architecture.
In session 2, Jonathan Hunsley and Victoria Banner discuss the Service Framework for Business Architecture and how business architecture can be leveraged as a service to drive organisational success.
In this session, we invite you to explore the competence and capability view of business architecture. Debra Paul, Jonathan Hunsley and Vicky Rothwell will provide valuable insights into building and maintaining business architecture competencies within your organisation.
Why Attend this session?
- Insights from the authors: learn from the authors and enhance your knowledge on critical aspects of business architecture.
- Enhanced understanding: interact with the minds behind the book and understand how to develop and sustain these essential capabilities.
- 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 enhance your understanding of Business Architecture. Reserve your spot now, and join us for an engaging, informative, and inspiring session!
Coming next:
- 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.
Vicky Rothwell
Vicky Rothwell is a consulting enterprise architect who has significant experience in the development and implementation of business strategies and subsequent service design and delivery. She has over 25 years’ experience in business change and has worked across the public, private and financial sectors.
Vicky has previously undertaken the role of oral examiner for BCS qualifications and was among the first to achieve the Expert BA award. She is a strong advocate for business architecture and is keen to promote the profession and the importance of it as an enabler to strategic goal achievement.
Vicky has worked to develop business architecture functions in many organisations and has shared her experience by speaking at seminars such as the BA Conference Europe and other industry events. Vicky has appeared on the BA Brew podcast to discuss how the role has developed and has also contributed to other podcast productions to promote women within enterprise architecture.
You can access the session recording below.