9 Principles for Taking Back Your Career
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BUSINESS ANALYSIS - THE NEXT GENERATION, BASSA 2014 Michelle van Kesteren & Charlene Smith, Sept ‘14
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by Michelle van Kesteren and Charlene Smith What does it mean to be a Business Analyst in Your Organisation? Are you broadening your competency and team? Do you want a career, or just a job? These are some of the hard questions that many BA's face in this fast-changing area of expertise. Having the right mindset and tapping into your aspirations will yield new opportunities and fast track your career.
Transcript of 9 Principles for Taking Back Your Career
BUSINESS ANALYSIS - THE NEXT GENERATION, BASSA 2014
Michelle van Kesteren & Charlene Smith, Sept ‘14
I didn’t get a promotion because
my manager doesn’t like me!
I’ve been in the same role for 4 years;
I deserve a promotion!
4. Gather feedback
1. Understand your role
2. Avoid stereotyping
3. Set targets (& hit them!)
6. Mentorship & coaching
7. Competency growth
8. Follow your aspirations
9. Right mindset 5. Take control!
UNDERSTAND YOUR ROLE What does it mean to be a Business Analyst in your organisation?
1 PRINCIPLE #
Tools & methodology
Job description Interpersonal skills
AVOID STEREOTYPING Don’t box yourself in
Learn continually Be T-shaped Set stretch goals
2 PRINCIPLE #
SET TARGETS (& HIT THEM!) Set competency-based goals and make them happen
3 PRINCIPLE #
GATHER FEEDBACK Feedback is your friend; seek it constantly
Realistic reflection Identify excellence Room to grow
4 PRINCIPLE #
TAKE CONTROL! Take responsibility for your own career growth
Be responsible Be open minded Be a role model
5 PRINCIPLE #
MENTORING & COACHING Ensure that someone is watching your game
Encouragement & guidance
Highlight blind spots
Move beyond your comfort zone
6 PRINCIPLE #
COMPETENCY GROWTH Centre conversations around competency growth rather than performance
Explore your passion
Grow your skills Compliment your team
PRINCIPLE # 7
FOLLOW YOUR ASPIRATIONS Do you want a career, or a job?
It’s a journey Fulfillment It’s about your passion
8 PRINCIPLE #
RIGHT MINDSET Push your own limits!
Be proactive! Be positive Create your own opportunities
9 PRINCIPLE #
4. Gather feedback
1. Understand your role
2. Avoid stereotyping
3. Set targets (& hit them!)
6. Mentorship & coaching
7. Competency growth
8. Follow your aspirations
9. Right mindset 5. Take control!
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