Craig Smith
Craig Smith has been an Agile practitioner, coach and one of Australia’s premier Agile trainers for over twenty years. As the Head of Organisational Performance for SoftEd, a previous director of the Agile Alliance board and co-chair of the Agile Coaching Ethics and Community Group Support initiatives, co-organiser of the Agile Brisbane Meetup Group, advisor of Agile Australia and co-host of one of the world’s leading Agile Podcasts (The Agile Revolution), Craig is one of Australia’s heaviest contributors to the Agile community.
Craig has presented at numerous local and international conferences and meetups. Craig specialises in ways of working, organisational change, executive coaching and technical excellence by helping teams and organisations move quality and delivery to the left.
Adelaide & Perth Presentation: Analysis Everywhere (co-presenting with Jeffrey Roth)
Business analysis is more than just a job title or a profession; it is a set of skills that offer a wide range of benefits for any organisation. In this live event, Jeffrey Roth, Chief Marketing Officer at IIBA, and Craig Smith, Global Product Lead at SoftEd, will delve into the rising demand for business analysis skills to help organisations achieve better outcomes.
Drawing parallels between the World Economic Forum’s human skills framework and core business analysis concepts, we’ll demonstrate how these skills align with the competencies needed for future-ready workforces, exploring practical approaches to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, to enhance business analysis capabilities and drive innovation.
Most importantly, we will discuss how to articulate the value of these skills so that you can advance your career and organisation!
Online Presentation 1 (Monday): Powering Business Analysis with AI All The Way
Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool – it’s powering the future of Business Analysis. Today’s Business Analysts are no longer just interpreting requirements; they’re partnering with AI to uncover insights, make decisions, and speed up the analysis and discovery process, bringing a new level of value to our work.
In this session, we’ll explore the AI-powered reality of modern Business Analysis. We’ll explore how AI actively reshapes every facet of the Business Analysis Framework, from problem identification to solution delivery, and how forward-thinking BAs leverage these tools to deliver exceptional value to their organisations.
Online Presentation 2 (Tuesday): The Pathway to Business Analysis Greatness
Embark on The Pathway to Business Analysis Greatness, a transformative journey designed to elevate your career to new heights. This dynamic presentation is tailored for business analysts seeking to harness their full potential through professional development, personal growth, and effective teamwork. Discover cutting-edge strategies for skill enhancement, dive into the power of human skills and personal branding, and learn how to foster collaboration within diverse teams for unparalleled success.
Whether you’re aiming to stay ahead of industry trends, build a robust professional network, or lead with innovation, this session promises to equip you with the insights and tools needed to navigate the complexities of today’s business landscape. Join us to unlock your pathway to greatness and redefine what it means to be a business analyst in 2024 and beyond.