Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Presented by Heather Mylan-Mains, MBA, CBAPDeputy VP Chapters, IIBA
Become a BA Jedi Master by learning:
Techniques for networking Tips for relationship building How to motivate and inspire as a leader
Networking
How important is it for BAs to meet people?
Very important.
Let’s practice!
Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know.
Networking
Prepare yourself.
Networking
Prepare the ‘elevator introduction’ Three things to share about yourself and three
things to ask them Consider context of meeting○ Personal○ Professional○ Other
Keep it to 3 minutes, short and impactful
Networking
Now you’re prepared.
Try it again!!
Networking Networking is a practiced skill. It allows leaders to build trust that fosters influence. Start small with one relationship…
Networking One relationship leads to another…
Networking And then you are meeting people in galaxies far
far away…different departments…different buildings even….different companies….
Networking Finally you get to the RIGHT
stakeholder you need to create success on your project….
A scruffy looking nerf herder
Networking & Leadership?Leadership is about ….. Influence Trust Networking can be risky! Confidence comes from
taking risks!
SUMMARY For Networking
Prepare for networking Create an elevator introduction Practice Create time to network Start small and expand your sphereof influence
You are networked now what?
Relationship Building
How?
Relationship Building
Invest time in the relationship
Relationship Building
Relationships are reciprocal, not just self-serving.
Relationship Building
Help solve problems.
Relationship Building
Take the lead.
Relationship Building
Remove roadblocks.
Relationship Building
Reward and celebrate success!
Relationship Building
Evaluate the relationship Some need to develop.
Relationship Building
Some relationships need to end.
Relationship Building
Avoid Energy Vampires!
Relationship Building Summary
Invest time Care about people Help out Take risks Evaluate relationships
How to Motivate & Inspire
Be a mentor Be positive Be affirming Be encouraging
How to Motivate & Inspire
Be willing to be mentored
How to Motivate & Inspire
Be requested
How to Motivate & Inspire
Be a delegator Be empowering
How to Motivate & Inspire
Be a risk-taker Be responsive
How NOT to Motivate & Inspire
Motivate and Influence Summary
Be a great leader Motivate through action Inspire through example Take risks Be positive
Leadership Academy honors BA Jedi Mind tricks are really just Networking
and Relationship Skills They are POWERFUL!
BA Jedi Mind Tricks
We can influence our stakeholders to convince them
“These are the processes you need to change!”
BA Jedi Mind Tricks
“A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind” –YODA, Master Jedi
So should a Business Analyst!
Questions?
Thank you!
Stay Connected!
Heather Mylan-MainsDeputy Vice President Chapters, IIBA ®[email protected] Heather Mylan-MainsTwitter @HeatherM_M
