The Greater Dayton Chapter of the IIBA meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Taking the summer off. Next meeting is September - September meeting changed to 9/23

Description
Business Analysis through Improvisation

Presented by

Jonathan "Kupe" Kupersmith

Short description Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one's immediate environment. Talking and reacting in the moment is the core of what you do as a business analyst. Much of what happens on a project is unscripted. To propel to the senior level of your profession you need to continually improve your creative thinking skills and how you interact and communicate with your stakeholders.
This highly interactive and fun session focuses on key improvisation lessons that will help you be a more attentive and flexible business analyst. You will walk away with lessons to help you stay in the present, temporarily suspend judgment, say "Yes, and…" instead of "Yes, but…", and listen generously.

Session objectives
•The ability to think on your feet and keep a conversation moving forward
•Learn lessons that will help you establish and strengthen your relationships
•Gain confidence and trust in yourself and others
Bio
Jonathan "Kupe" Kupersmith, Director of Client Solutions, B2T Training, possesses over 12 years of experience in software systems development. He has served as the lead Business Analyst and Project Manager on projects in the utility, television and sports management and marketing industries. Kupe was the first president of the Atlanta IIBA chapter. He is a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) through the IIBA and is BA Certified through B2T Training. Kupe is a trained improvisational actor and performed for years in clubs around Atlanta. Now he improvizes every day at work and at home. Kupe is a connector and has a goal in life to meet everyone!



Meeting Date/TimeThursday 9.23.2010 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm




Location
Ronald McDonald House, Doty Room - 555 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404 (across from Children's Medical Ctr in Dayton)

•Map - Click Here (Beware of construction issues)
•Parking - Please park to the south of the Ronald McDonald House. You can turn left on Air Street, and the parking is on the right. If overflow parking is needed, please park across the street at Children's Medical Center parking lot instead of on Air or Chapel Streets. Please enter from the front. Someone will open the door for you, but there will be no entry from the rear.



Agenda
•5:30 Networking
•6:00 Chapter Status
•6:15 Presentation
•6:45 Discussion / Q&A
•6:30 Close

Food/Drinks
•Finger foods and drinks will be provided.


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Donations: Please bring a non-perishable item from the Ronald McDonald House wish list to the meeting: http://www.rmhcdayton.org/wishlist.php

Venue
Venue:Ronald McDonald House - Website
Street:555 Valley St
ZIP:45404
City:Dayton
State:OH

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