Study Stories is where inspiration meets strategy on the journey to IIBA certification. Each edition, we share real-world insights, motivating experiences, and practical study tips to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and confidently prepare for exam success.
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Welcome to the East Tennessee Chapter! Our mission is to engage and support our members and community partners through educational events, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We promote ongoing professional development and certification specific to the standards and practices of Business Analysis.
This article outlines the East Tennessee IIBA Chapter’s strategic priorities for member engagement, communication, partnerships, and professional development. We share what we’re doing, why it matters, and how it supports members like you—whether you’re an experienced analyst seeking leadership or an aspiring BA looking for direction. Discover how we’re laying the foundation for a stronger, more connected chapter community.
Study Stories is where inspiration meets strategy on the journey to IIBA certification. Each edition, we share real-world insights, motivating experiences, and practical study tips to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and confidently prepare for exam success.
Study Stories is where inspiration meets strategy on the journey to IIBA certification. Each edition, we share real-world insights, motivating experiences, and practical study tips to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and confidently prepare for exam success.
The East Tennessee IIBA Chapter is entering an exciting new era, driven by a passionate and high-caliber team of professionals dedicated to strengthening our business analysis community. With expertise spanning leadership, marketing, development, operations, events, and sponsorships, our board members are committed to fostering engagement, professional growth, and innovative learning opportunities.
The Golden Halo Effect: When Expertise Is Mistaken for Perspective
Drawing on practical lived experiences and lessons from transformation delivery, this article explores the "Golden Halo Effect" and the critical role business analysts play in connecting expertise, dependencies, decisions, and outcomes.
Business Analysis Blueprint: Shweta Chhajlani
Shweta Chhajlani shares how a small-town childhood without career guidance shaped a career built on self-directed learning, and why she believes leadership starts with helping others find their own answers.
The Tool Doesn't Think for You: AI in Business Analysis
Yulia Kosarenko joined Business Analysis Live! to explore what happens when AI can produce the deliverables but not the thinking behind them.