The two lightning talks will dive into what it means to be a high value Business Analyst from two differing perspectives.
Lightning Talk 1 – Lerato Mashigo
There is a scarcity of highly skilled strategic business analysts, which poses significant challenges during a transformation journey. These challenges include the lack of a clear organizational vision and common understanding of the organisation’s strategy, resistance to change, difficulties in vendor selection, and the accumulation of technical debt. These factors hinder the ability to influence strategic decisions, formulate problem statements, and efficiently execute transformation initiatives.
By grasping the strategic direction of the organisation and leveraging the right skills and partnerships, an efficient, effective, and successful transformation journey can be achieved. This will be illustrated through case studies that demonstrate the skills and tools needed to address these challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Business analyst skills that differentiate.
- Strategies to implement business change in complex environments.
- The value of business analysis tools and techniques.
About the Speaker
Lerato Mashigo is a seasoned business analyst currently contracting at BICRM Consulting, where she plays a pivotal role as a consultant, driving strategic digital transformation initiatives for clients. Her work is centered on enabling organizations to achieve their strategic business objectives through cutting-edge solutions.
With a career spanning over 20 years and enriched by more than 30 diverse projects and programs, Lerato has garnered extensive experience across the banking, insurance, government, and telecommunications sectors. She has predominantly held senior business analyst and consultant positions within prominent local banks with a global presence. Her expertise encompasses business analysis, data analysis, business architecture, digital transformation, and project management.
Lerato’s academic credentials include an MBA, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a Diploma in Business Analysis. She also holds professional certifications, such as AWS Cloud Practitioner and Azure AI (fundamental level), which underscore her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Lightning Talk 2 – Fhatuwani Netshifhefhe
The presentation will focus on the adaptability of the business analyst in the ever-changing business environment. We will delve into the skills and competencies that a business analyst must develop to thrive in this dynamic landscape. Key areas of focus will be on key skills and resources modern-day business analysts need to attain to stay abreast and relevant. Additionally, we will explore the importance of adaptability and the value the business analyst brings to the business.
Key Takeaways
- Adaptability
- Business analysis value
- Key modern-day skills
- Upskilling
About the Speaker
Fhatuwani Netshifhefhe is a qualified Business Analysis/BI professional with over 12 years’ experience of which 8 are in Business Intelligence. His experience spans across multiple industries including banking, energy, education, financial markets and exchanges. He holds a Master of Computing degree in Informatics of which he achieved Cum Laude from Tshwane University of Technology. His research on ‘BI adoption factors in the national public sector domain’ has been published by the International Journal of Business Intelligence and Systems Engineering. He is also a certified Analytics Translator and belongs to the global top 5% candidates for the ‘Enterprise Architecture in the Era of the Intelligent Enterprise’ course from the University of St. Gallen, SAP Academy & IBM Institute.