© International Institute of Business Analysis 1 Mentor Program Baltimore IIBA Chapter Mentor Guide

© International Institute of Business Analysis 2 Program Mission Promote the role of business analyst and knowledge sharing within the community through direct mentoring relationships within our membership

© International Institute of Business Analysis 3 Benefits – Student/Protégé  Explore the world of work through interaction with professionals in business analysis  Gain an experienced BA practitioner's perspective on applying textbook concepts to real-life situations.  Familiarize themselves with corporate protocol.  Identify long-term professional development needs. Realize the value of networking.  Develop a meaningful professional relationship over a specified period of time.

© International Institute of Business Analysis 4 Benefits to Mentor  Contribute to the professional development of the future BA workforce.  Identify potential interns and new hires for their organization.  Assist students and junior BA’s in beginning successful careers.  Give something back to the profession.

© International Institute of Business Analysis 5 Eligibility – Student/Protégé  Current IIBA national membership (Students waived 1 st year as a member)  Current Baltimore IIBA chapter membership  If student – full or part-time in good standing, membership fee 50% off  Complete application  Actively attend chapter events (50%)

© International Institute of Business Analysis 6 Eligibility - Mentors  Current IIBA national membership  Current Baltimore IIBA chapter membership  Actively attend chapter events (50%)  Currently practicing as a BA  Willing to commit for one year period

© International Institute of Business Analysis 7 Matching you with a protégé Consideration for Preference of:  Schedules  Location  Industry experience  BA skill set All mentors and protégés will be interviewed and matched according to preferences and availability Mentors and protégés will receive a brief biography of each other.

© International Institute of Business Analysis 8 Guidelines  Mentors should meet with their student once a month (via phone or in person)  Mentors should meet with their student at least 3 times a year in person  Meetings should be 1-2 hours  Relationship shall be 1 year in duration  Mentor must make initial contact with protégé within 3 weeks of assignment

© International Institute of Business Analysis 9 First Meeting Example Plan your first meeting with your protégé. Topic suggestions are provided below. Discuss current job responsibilities, how you got into the profession, necessary academic and personal preparation for career, feelings on importance of networking and continued professional development

© International Institute of Business Analysis 10 Subsequent Meetings/Activities Ideas for other meetings with your protégé include:  Shadow day at work  Attend a chapter meeting together  Attend training class/program  Attend other BA-related professional meetings (DAMA, PMI…)  Discuss common BA challenges and issues  Resume review

© International Institute of Business Analysis 11 Program Governance  Board members will reach out to each participant periodically to ensure mentor program objectives are being met  Chapter may host 1-2 socials for mentor program participants  Chapter Board member will conduct year-end interview of all participants for program feedback and/or complete feedback evaluation If you have questions or concerns at any time, please contact or

APPENDIX IIBA Mission and Goal Statements © International Institute of Business Analysis 12

© International Institute of Business Analysis 13 IIBA ® Vision and Mission IIBA ® is an international not-for-profit professional association for business analysis professionals. Vision Mission The world's leading association for Business Analysis professionals Develop and maintain standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification of its practitioners.

 Drive awareness of the value and contribution of the role of the Business Analysis Professional  Formalize and evolve the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge ® (BABOK ® Guide)  Provide forums for knowledge sharing  Define a roadmap for professional growth and development  Advance the practices of business analysis  Publicly recognize qualified practitioners through an internationally acknowledged certification program © International Institute of Business Analysis 14 IIBA ® Goals

Baltimore Chapter Mission & Goals Chapter Mission  Our mission is to promote the standards, practices, and contribution of Business Analysis in Baltimore and to provide support for the CBAP® certification Chapter Goals  Promote the role of Business Analyst and International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) in the business community  Promote the standards and best practices in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®)  Facilitate knowledge sharing and individual contributions within the Business Analyst community  Facilitate the professional growth of CBAP®/CCBA® certified Business Analysts in Baltimore  Ensure a sustainable financial model for the Chapter