Mastering Your BRM Toolkit | 2025

Wednesday May 7, 2025
Take your BRM skills to the next level by mastering the must-have tools and techniques that drive value creation, build partnerships, and enable business growth.
This event is designed for professionals who want the practical, high impact tools needed to deliver sustainable results in your organization. With sessions ranging from BRM & AI, to Building Your Technology Vision and Strategy, to Fast tracking partnerships- there is a session for everyone!

7 Sessions
Essential learning for BRM professionals—these seven carefully curated sessions are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to drive real results. Gain practical insights and strategies that you can immediately apply to elevate your impact and success.

Actionable Learning
This isn’t just another workshop day—it’s a game-changer. Walk away with actionable skills and tools you can apply immediately! Attendees will leave equipped with a powerful toolkit of knowledge and techniques, ready to lead the pack in their field.

On-Demand Access
Attendees will experience each session live, accordingly to the agenda schedule below but as an added benefit, attendees who are BRM Institute members will have continued on-demand access to the sessions for the duration of their membership. Watch them again and again!
Why Attend?
Each session delivers action-oriented insights, equipping you with proven techniques and tools to tackle challenges and drive measurable business value. As a BRM, having a strong toolkit is essential—this event is your opportunity to build, refine, and expand yours.
Regular Rate: $149.00 USD
Professional Member Price: $99.00 USD
“Last year, I attended the value planning and BRM competency model sessions and found the content valuable and the speakers engaging.
I will attend again in the future! “

Angela Charlton
7:00 AM-8:00 AM EST
Transforming Demand into Value: Insights from the Demand-Supply Framework

Storyteller: Ibiere Addey
In organizations, demand and supply go way beyond economic principles, offering a key insight for leaders and BRM professionals. The Demand-Supply framework helps differentiate between perceived needs and how they are expressed and met. In this session we will explore how demand differs from economic demand, the impact of expressing demand vs. actual value, and the role of BRMs in bridging gaps. We will also cover how demand responses influence outcomes, productivity, innovation, and look at the four quadrants of the framework- dreaming, planning, doing, and living.
9:00 AM-10:00 AM EST
From Insight to Impact: Crafting a Business-Focused Technology Strategy

Storyteller: Jeff Warren
Join us for an insightful session on crafting a business-focused technology strategy by first uncovering and decoding the real needs, challenges, and opportunities of your organization—and using that insight to guide IT’s actions and investments. Gain practical techniques for translating business conversations into actionable plans and strategic initiatives that align technology with what matters most to the business, while fostering an environment of innovation and growth. Learn how to position IT as a proactive, trusted partner in driving improved business performance and organizational effectiveness.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST
AI is Relevant for BRMs

Storyteller: Sonia Ardeel
By embedding AI into our workflows, BRM enhance their ability to deliver precise, timely, and high-value contributions that drive business outcomes. AI empowers BRMs to be more proactive, data-driven, and strategic which ensures that they stay aligned with evolving business needs while continuing to add measurable value.
1:00 PM -2:00 PM EST
Strategy on a Page Meets AI: Revolutionize Strategy Development

Storyteller: Ross Pallan
Master the BRM ‘Strategy on a Page’ technique like never before! Learn how AI tools, combined with the OKR framework, can simplify strategy development, ensure alignment with execution, and enhance strategic communication. This session is packed with actionable tips and AI prompts you can start using today!
3:00 PM -4:00 PM EST
Boosting Your BRM Presence with Social Media and Smart Digital Tools

Storyteller: Brandon Reese

Storyteller: Mark Sullivan
In today’s digital landscape, BRMs need to evolve beyond traditional approaches to effectively strengthen partnerships, engage stakeholders, and demonstrate their value. This session will dive into innovative strategies for harnessing social media platforms and cutting-edge digital tools (including AI) to enhance your BRM presence both within your organization and broader business ecosystem.
5:00 PM -6:00 PM EST
The Path to Convergence: The Way of the Partner Value Hierarchy

Storyteller: Jeannine McConnell
Building authentic partnerships is the key to unlocking greater business value, but how can BRMs strengthen partnerships quickly and effectively even with little relationship context? During this session we will explore the Partner Value Hierarchy, a practical technique inspired by the Kano Model, that helps you identify and address the expectations of partners. Uncover hidden demands, foster deeper dialogues, and enhance your partnerships from transactional to strategic and value driven collaborations.
7:00 PM -8:00 PM EST
BRM and Data Analytics: Leveraging Insights for Strategic Alignment

Storyteller: Sid Arya
This session will explore the synergy between BRM and data analytics, highlighting how BRMs can leverage data-driven insights to enhance their decision making and more effectively align IT initiatives with business goals. Through practical examples, attendees will learn about key areas where data analytics can significantly impact BRM activities and the best practices for overcoming challenges.