What every current and prospective Business Analyst must know in todays market.


Here’s an encouraging and informative article for those considering, contemplating, or cogitating a career path as a Business Analyst.

http://iiba.informz.ca/admin31/content/template.asp?sid=2700&ptid=77&brandid=5015&uid=0&mi=218955

Breaking the Digital Glass Ceiling as a Young Black Woman in Tech | Betabeat — News, gossip and intel from Silicon Alley 2.0.


It’s always great to read articles relating to support of our “sisters in science, technology, engineering and math”. STEM programs have been around for a few years, but the below article displays the benefit of mentorship. Take a read:

http://www.betabeat.com/2012/04/12/breaking-the-digital-glass-ceiling-as-a-young-black-woman-in-tech/

10 Mistakes that Could Doom Your Career as an IT Pro


Have you ever felt like an article was written especially for you? I feel this way today. In reading this article, I realize that “no one” is exempt from making mistakes in the workplace, especially in the IT field.  Working in IT, you have easier access to media outlets that can exspose you and ultimately lead to a “premature departure” from your current position.

Take a read for yourself and let me know if this article “speaks” to you as well.

http://www.globalknowledge.com/articles/generic.asp?pageid=3184&country=United+States&utm_source=twitter

Which Should Come First, Requirements Management Tools or Processes? Hint: It’s Not What You Expect!


An interesting article from Modernanalyst.com.

http://www.modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2178/Which-Should-Come-First-Requirements-Management-Tools-or-Processes-Hint-Its-Not-What-You-Expect.aspx

Business Skills Training White Paper: What a Project Manager Needs to Know About Business Process Analysis 3/30/2012


http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/whitepaperdetail.asp?pageid=502&wpid=968&country=United+States&utm_source=twitter

Latest tweet from TweetCaster


@babok: Careers: Business Analyst | Maryland Judiciary: US – MD – Annapolis, Experience: Five years of experienc… http://iiba.info/HAlg3g #baot
Shared via TweetCaster

100 best companies for women!


Face - smiling woman with great hair and a lov...

Happy employee (Photo credit: GregPC)

As “Women’s History Month” comes to a close, I wonder; are you currently working for one of the companies listed in the attached article?  If not, maybe you should!

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/bestcompanies/2011/women/

Anita Borg!


I love when I discover a new site that speaks to me! In the overwhelming realm known as the Internet, to know that the mere mention of a word or phrase can lead to endless amounts of information is mind-blowing, awesome, magical! Here’s a great site for women in technical fields.

http://anitaborg.org/news/archive/women-and-work-life-balance-determining-your-needs-and-values/

IIBA Chapters in the US


IIBA Chapters in the US

Here’s a link to view and join local IIBA chapters in your state.  My first meeting will be hled on the 28th of this month.  I look forward to posting my experiences from that meeting and future meetings.

A Proven Formula To Excel In Your Life And Career

Reblogged from Excel Beyond Excellence! at wekie.com:

I was invited yesterday to give a talk on The Life of A Public Speaker and Trainer. Over at the session, I shared various incidences and encounters that I had as I conducted my trainings. They ranged from how I got into this industry 18 years, the challenges of the profession to the rewards of being a speaker and the possible future of the training industry.

Read more… 153 more words

When I woke this morning, the first thought that popped into my mind was "Excel". Strive for excellence, work at excelling in whatever endeavour you pursue. While researching the word Excel, I came across this blog from a few years ago and I like it! I hope you will too! If anything, I would replace one of the P's with "Prayer". Keeping an open dialogue with whomever you believe in helps! Enjoy!
Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 228 other followers