Project HEADWAY: BAs, PMs and Other Acronyms

  Business Analysis  

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The last few years has seen a melding—or at least a blurring of the lines—between the roles of business analyst and project manager. This trend arguably started as both roles became more formally defined, and codes of practice and certifications emerged in the world of business analysts that emulate those of project management. 

And there are certainly some overlaps that exist, at least in terms of overall skill set, that make blurring normal, if not inevitable. For those not fully immersed in business analysis or project management, it’s not easy to delineate between where one role starts and the other stops. Or to determine whether there should be a delineation. One might wonder whether business analysis can get tacked onto the project manager’s role, under “other duties as assigned.” Or vice versa.

In this webinar, Mark Mullaly explores the similarities and distinctions between the roles of business analyst and project manager. He explores how each role has evolved, and where the blurring and overlaps are perceived to currently exist. He also identifies where the differences exist in role, responsibility, skill set and mind set. Finally, he checks on in on where the roles are likely to evolve into the future.

For those curious about how these roles do and don’t align, this webinar will provide some useful insight. For those who are in one role and find themselves curious about the other, this webinar will be enlightening. For those in the position of hiring or supervising either or both roles, this webinar is essential.

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