When I think of collaborative and innovative project meetings, the picture on the top is what floats into my mind. I see people standing in small groups. I see everyone focused, engaged and contributing. I see whiteboards, flip charts, drawings and sticky notes. But...
As the year-end approaches, I get a bit reflective. I consider the past, present and future of BA-Squared. I appreciate the growth, I ponder lessons learned, and I am excited about the future. When BA-Squared was founded in 2008, I didn’t really know what the...
Have you ever witnessed a bad date in progress? When I was out recently, I noticed a couple who spent their entire evening browsing and texting, independently, on their cell phones. Instead of enthusiastic and engaging conversation, the couple struggled with awkward...
As I move forward into each new year, I start thinking about goals–questioning the things I want to do better or differently. This year, many of my goals stand under the umbrella of time. I’ve been thinking about how I use my time and questioning how to...
It’s project kick-off time–the time when organizations transition from planning to action. New initiatives have been prioritized, dollars have been allocated and teams are being formed—everyone is ready to get to work. BAs being assigned to these projects often...
