Events

Portland Chapter sponsoring Bluegrass IIBA - Agile Analysis Virtual Study Group. You will be directed to register with the Bluegrass Chapter. Are you interested in IIBA®-AAC certification, or just would like to learn more about the content of Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide version 2? Then this agile business analysis training opportunity is for you! Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will host a virtual Agile Analysis Study Group for those individuals interested in IIBA®-AAC certification or learning the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide to elevate their career. All students will receive an AAC Study Guide. This study group uses additional study material, student homework and provides a practice exam experience for students. Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will run the study group for five (5) sessions on Tuesday evenings beginning on June 3, 2025. This study group will provide 12.5 Professional Development (PD) Hours for those students seeking IIBA® core certification, and provide a practice exam opportunity for all students. We ask students to begin studying early so it is a good idea to be registered at least one week prior to the first session. Register two weeks prior to the first session to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing. Students will be provided with course material. This study group is an instructor-led course by instructors from the Bluegrass IIBA Chapter.

Please join us for our IN PERSON Annual General Meeting where we will conduct elections for President, Treasurer and VP of Marketing and Communications, reflect on our chapter successes and have some fun gaming!

Leveraging AI in the Stakeholder Requirements Process with Pamela Paterson. Hosted by the Vancouver Chapter. You will be directed to their Eventbrite site to for more details and to register for the event. The landscape of requirements elicitation is evolving rapidly. Traditional methods struggle with incomplete information, miscommunication, and pressing deadlines. Artificial intelligence presents unprecedented opportunities to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and depth in requirements processes. This comprehensive presentation demonstrates how AI can transform every aspect of requirements management - from initial elicitation through analysis, refinement, and modelling. Participants will explore practical applications of AI-driven techniques and tools that streamline processes, eliminate ambiguities, and foster superior stakeholder communication.

Hosted by the Sacramento Chapter. You will be directed to their website for more details and registration. In this event, Tom Henricksen gives us a look at different aspects of leadership growth. This dynamic and engaging session, proven successful with IIBA chapters globally, equips your team with: Stronger Leadership Foundations: Defining leadership, understanding its fundamentals, and identifying your role in driving success. Essential Leadership Qualities: Developing key traits, skills, and characteristics for effective leadership within the business analysis domain. Enhanced Relationships: Building stronger stakeholder relationships and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Hosted by the Sacramento Chapter. You will be directed to their website for more details and registration. Emily Tom will be presenting.

Fall into Lean Coffee with the Portland Metro IIBA Chapter! Fall is here and we'd like to talk about what you want to talk about! Bring any topics you would like to share or learn more about. We will use Miro for our board. This event requires everyone to participate. What is Lean Coffee? Lean Coffee is a structured but informal way to have group discussions without a set agenda. At the start, everyone suggests topics they’d like to talk about. The group then votes on which ideas are most interesting or important, and those become the focus of the conversation. We’ll start with the top-voted topic, discuss it for a short, time-boxed period, and then decide together whether to keep going or move on. This keeps the discussion focused and ensures everyone’s time is spent on what matters most. Lean Coffee is a great way to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from others in a collaborative and engaging format. All you need to bring is your curiosity and willingness to join the conversation!

This virtual workshop is Sponsored by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter and Delivered by Astrevo. Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 3PM - 5PM PDT Design Thinking has emerged as a major trend for how innovative organizations and teams are approaching problem-solving. This hands-on, interactive workshop explores the intersection between Design Thinking and project teams and will provide participants with a high-level overview of Design Thinking methods and tools. Participants will work in small teams and will learn about useful tools to use in a more agile, discovery-driven world. Case studies are used to show concretely how to integrate design methods into projects with lessons learned and unique outcomes. The workshop includes a warm-up rapid-fire sketching exercise and several individual and group hands-on exercises to expose participants to various design methods for user research, idea generation, visualization and prototyping. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants should be able to describe the benefits of incorporating design methodologies on projects for increased customer alignment and business impact and be able to illustrate multiple design-thinking tools that could benefit current or future projects. This course qualifies for 4 PDHs/CDUs for all IIBA® certifications. This course will contribute 4 PMI® PDUs towards your chosen certification. You will be directed to the Bluegrass site to register.

The Portland Metro IIBA is co-hosting the Sacramento Chapter's Event: IIBA Partnership Programs - Growing Your Team's Capabilities. You will be directed to the host chapter site to register. IIBA Program Manager Darren Schaan will share the many benefits offered by IIBA's Partner Programs. This presentation is intended for Business Analysis practitioners working in medium-to-large sized organizations, Leaders of IT departments, business analysis centers of excellence (CoEs), and program management offices (PMOs). College and university program directors, professors, and instructors in the areas of business administration, product management, information technology, and data analysis.

Scott Helmers will help you transform data analytics with Visio and Power BI. Power BI reports help you tell great stories by making your organization’s data visible and real. Visio diagrams help you communicate more effectively by providing visual representations of the real world and by depicting how things might look in the future. Too often, however, Power BI reports and Visio diagrams exist in isolation. What if you could combine the data connectivity and visualizations of Power BI (PBI) with the graphical context of a Visio diagram? In this demo-filled session you’ll see a variety of use cases such as: empowering facility managers with data-driven floor plans; using HR data and an org chart to locate employees with specific skills or training; and leveraging inventory and sales data to adjust retail store layout. You’ll discover how easy it is to accomplish all of this using a web browser, which means you can create this magic on a Mac, a PC, or a tablet.

Unlock Your Data Superpowers: Transform from Business Analyst to Business Insights Hero | In today's data-driven business landscape, business analysts must be equipped with robust data and analytics skills. Business analysts who can truly understand, interpret, and leverage data are strategic organizational assets. This comprehensive workshop is designed to transform participants into data-savvy professionals capable of leveraging advanced analytical techniques to drive business insights and decision-making. This interactive workshop will provide practical knowledge and skills to prepare business analysts for projects with a significant data component. Accelerate your career to become a more strategic, data-informed business analyst! This course qualifies for 4 PDHs/CDUs for all IIBA® certifications. Tuesdays, October 21st and 28th, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT This course is sponsored by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter and is delivered by Why Change Academy.

Portland Chapter sponsoring Systems Thinking Fundamentals Workshop delivered by Astrevo. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, understanding and addressing the root causes of issues requires a holistic approach. The "Systems Thinking Workshop" is designed to empower professionals with the skills and insights needed to analyze and solve complex problems through the lens of systems thinking. This interactive and engaging workshop introduces participants to the principles and methodologies of systems thinking, enabling them to view challenges from a broader perspective and identify leverage points for effective intervention. Through a combination of theoretical discussions and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to map systems, identify interdependencies, and develop strategies for sustainable solutions. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a robust toolkit for addressing complex problems. Whether you are a business analyst, project manager, business architect, manager, consultant, or engineer, this workshop will enhance your ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and drive meaningful change.

Are Biases and Fallacies Limiting Your Reach? Unlock Better Decisions with Jaya Deep Tunuguntla. Biases and fallacies are not just academic concepts—they are powerful, often invisible forces that shape our professional decisions and limit our potential. In an environment defined by data, strategy, and critical thinking, these mental shortcuts and logical traps can derail projects, mis-align strategies, and undermine business value. Join us for an insightful and practical presentation that will demystify these cognitive landmines through relatable, real-world examples. This session is designed to equip you with the awareness and tools needed to challenge assumptions, foster objective analysis, and ultimately, elevate your effectiveness as a strategic professional. Stop letting unconscious biases limit your reach—start making better decisions today.