With adequate skills, resources, proper planning and risk management, IT projects can still fail due to other impediments such as lack of top-management support, power struggles, organisational politics and negative memories from previous projects.
Thus, this presentation focusses on outlining a range of influencing tactics for navigating the maze of such barriers in business analysis projects. To mention a few among others, influencing tactics that business analysts may utilise include building coalitions, stakeholder recognition, rational persuasion and engaging in consultations.
Key Takeaways
The following are key takeaways from the presentation:
- Recognising influencing tactics that business analysts can use to positively influence projects that have unfavorable conditions such as lack of top-management support, power struggles, organisational politics and negative memories from previous projects.
- Exploring how business analysts can apply the tactics within specific contexts to achieve project success and team development.
- Exploring potential benefits and challenges when applying the tactics.
About the Speaker
Carrington Mukwasi is an accomplished business solutions specialist currently employed at ERG Africa. In his role, he plays a vital advisory role in initiatives aimed at helping the company achieve its business objectives through the effective use of business systems and technology.
With over 19 years of diverse experience, Carrington has worked in the mining, insurance, retail, higher education, and public service industries. He has primarily held senior business analyst and consultation roles within major multinational companies. His expertise spans across business analysis, solutions architecture, digital transformation, project management, and enterprise architecture.
Carrington’s educational background includes a Master of Commerce degree in Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Information Systems, and a BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. Additionally, he holds several certifications, including TOGAF 9.2 (practitioner level), PRINCE2 (practitioner level), and ITIL Foundation, further attesting to his professional qualifications.