INNOVATING BA & FOUNDER | ALTERSHAPE
Filip Hendrickx
Filip loves connecting business analysis, business architecture and innovation. He mixes them in his work as a global speaker, author, trainer, coach, conference organiser, IIBA® Brussels Chapter President and VUB Visiting Professor.
His background of about 15 years in business consulting and a prior 10 years in software engineering and research enable Filip to connect strategy and portfolio management with project execution and product development.
As co-founder of the BA & Beyond Conference and IIBA Brussels Chapter President, Filip is a driving force in fostering the BA profession and community. Filip’s dedication was recognised with the 2022 and 2024 IIBA® EMEA Region Volunteer of the Year Award.
Together with Ian Richards, Filip is the author of Brainy Glue, a business novel on business analysis, innovation and change. Filip is also co-author of the BCS book Digital Product Management and of Cycles, a book, method and toolkit enabling faster innovation.
You can reach out to Filip on linkedin.com/in/filiphendrickx.
Online Presentation: Business Architecture: a Gentle, Pragmatic, and Practical Introduction
Are you daunted by Business Architects’ seemingly esoteric drawings, philosophical discussions, and vague descriptions? Are you startled by Capability Maps, Value Streams and other Architecture Models and their
meaning? Would you like to better understand Business Architecture deliverables to have more effective conversations with Business Architects, or to sense if you’d like to pursue the role of Business Architect yourself?
Join Filip to get some practical insights into the why, what and how of Business Architecture. Learn how it relates to Business Analysis. Find out how you can better collaborate with Business Architects and benefit from and contribute to their work.
Learnings
- Get to know and use key Business Architecture concepts, language, models and viewpoints
- Appreciate the difference between “running” the business and “changing” the business
- Understand the link between Analysis and Architecture and how they complement each other
- Experience the “value of being vague” and the “power of ignoring details”
- Discover which messages get you a seat at the table of strategy boards and pre-project meetings
Tools & techniques
- Business Capability maps
- Value Chains & Value Streams
- Business Model Canvas; Operating Model Canvas
- Portfolio management
Target audience
- Aspiring or starting Business Architects
- Business Analysis professionals (BAs, PMs, POs, PdMs, …) keen to learn more about Business Architecture and how to collaborate with Business Architects
- Business Architects looking for a way to make their work more relatable to Business Analysis professionals
Auckland & Wellington Presentation: The BA as is a Leader
As a BA professional, you are usually not in a formal leadership role. Yet, you have the knowledge, skills and perhaps even position to lead stakeholders to better choices and more meaningful results. However, are you leading consciously, to the best of your abilities, and with lasting impact? Let’s:
- raise the bar by rethinking what defines success, focusing on outcomes over outputs;
- own the stage to reconnect stakeholders through facilitation and guidance;
- make a dent by revolutionising the design of truly future-proof solutions.
Sydney Panellist: Business Analysis 2.0: Thriving Amid AI, Automation, and Agile Disruption
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and evolving business landscapes, the role of the Business Analyst is undergoing a profound transformation. This panel will explore how BAs can proactively enhance their skills, elevate professional standards, and position themselves as strategic enablers of change. We’ll delve into the essential qualities that distinguish exceptional BAs, examine how trends such as AI, automation, and Agile methodologies are reshaping the profession, and share practical strategies for staying relevant and impactful. Join us for an insightful discussion on how to not just meet but exceed industry expectations in a dynamic, digital-first world.