Project HEADWAY: BAs, PMs and Other Acronyms

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Overview

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.

Learning Objectives

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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Talent Triangle Alignment

This video qualifies for the following PDUs:

PMP/PgMP CAPM PMI-ACP PMI-SP PMI-RMP PfMP PMI-PBA DASM DASSM DAC DAVSC PMI-CP PMI-PMOCP PMI-CPMAI Ways of Working 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Power Skills 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Business Acumen 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Total 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00

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Acknowledgements: Heather McLarnon, CSPO