This presentation will be a “real life” discussion of the emergence and evolution of the BAT (Business Analyst Team) at a local government. At times, referred to as the “secret society” of the BAT, the individual Business Analysts discovered that working together to collaborate on bigger issues that affect the entire organization, as well as receiving feedback and suggestions to improve processes in their individual areas of responsibility, was much more productive and rewarding than continuing to operate as “Lone Rangers.” Specific before-and-after examples will be included, as well as a discussion of the process of evolution and how it can be replicated.
Learning Objectives:
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There are unique challenges to a local government structure which inevitably work against “organization-wide” collaboration. This presentation is a testimonial about how it was accomplished at a grass roots level, and lessons learned to apply to any organization (public or private)
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Actual examples of tangible savings from synergies and avoided duplications, as well as a discussion about the “cost / benefit” question
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“How to” for intangible benefits similar to a those provided by a PMO, in this case the BAT
Skill Level: Everyone
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Reggie Thurn, Solbourne
Reggie is currently employed for Solbourne Computer Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, where she is a Managing Consultant. She works as part of the Project Management Practice, which employs 15 successful project managers working together to achieve success for Solbourne's clients. She worked for two years for the local government at Larimer County, Colorado, where she was the BAT Chair for a team of 15 Business Analysts serving the County individually and corporately for the good of the citizens. Reggie has 12 years of business analysis / project management experience in both the public and private sectors. She is a Project Management Professional, and has achieved the CBA (Certified Business Analyst) designation from The George Washington University. Reggie has an B.S. degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish, as well as an M.S. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, both from Colorado State University. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her husband and two teenagers, and enjoys photography, playing the piano, and adding value to the lives of others.
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