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Celebrate the Spirit of BRM during BRMWeek 2022!
Celebrate the Spirit of BRM during BRMWeek 2022! During February 6-12, 2022, we come together to honor all the work you do and celebrate everything BRM! Want to take part in the festivities worldwide? Take a look at the week of events we have planned for you and your team!
Five ways to Manage an Overwhelming Workload
We’ve all been there: It’s five o’clock on a Friday afternoon, and not only have you not finished your to-do list for the week, but you can’t find it because it’s buried under the mountain of unexpected projects that popped up after you stepped into the office bright-eyed and ready to roll last Monday. This week feels like it’s beaten you down, like you can’t see the forest for the trees—and frankly, you’re understaffed, overworked, and tired. Sound familiar?
The Great BRM Renaissance (and How the Evolved BRMP Plays a Role)
Here at BRM Institute, we believe that the theory of relationshipism has the potential to change the landscape of organizations around the world. Relationshipism, being built on principles of cognitive science and social intelligence, provides infinite value as it expands the focus of society from shareholder value to the satisfaction of personal purpose, organizational purpose, and societal impact.
Can BRM work in a remote world?
As we adapt to an increasingly remote world, effective BRM is even more important.
Do I Need to Retake the BRMP?
At BRM Institute, we work diligently to keep BRMs around the world up to date on the latest developments in the field, as well as making it easy for BRMs to take any educational course they need in order to make their role as a BRM easier. The BRMP course has evolved, it is now more comprehensive, and focuses strongly on the BRM capability. Even if you took the original course, you’ll find the revised function- generic version beneficial to your current BRM role.
Brand New BRMP® Pilot Course Announced!
Add the knowledge you need to drive impactful value in your organization through and a brand new and unique format. Lead the future of BRM.
Agenda Now Available for the Hybrid In-Person and Virtual World BRMConnect Conference 2021
October is approaching quickly, and the single, global BRM community is preparing for its very first BRMConnect Hybrid Experience! The BRMConnect Agenda is now available!
Emotional Competency – The Secret to Building and Sustaining Relationships
The practice of Emotional Intelligence in an organization not only allows an individual to understand emotions, but grants the ability to facilitate positive communication under any circumstance. When an organization’s relationship network is made up of individuals displaying functions of Emotional Intelligence, the overall health of the organization thrives. Learn more about Emotional Intelligence, key attributes and frameworks to implement within your organization.
Share Your Passion, Demonstrate Your Leadership
One of the most powerful ways to demonstrate your leadership is to share what you know with others who may be facing challenges you’ve already overcome. One such leader, Valerie Freund,CBRM®, chose to share on two subjects she feels strongly about at the 2020 BRMConnect Virtual.
Are You Doing Meaningful Work?
Now accepting Storyteller submissions! Baziel Barends, a previous BRMConnect Storyteller, talks about the impact of doing meaningful work.
Congratulations Newly Certified Masters of Business Relationship Management
The BRM community proudly welcomes its next two professionals awarded this significant and prestigious credential of Master of Business Relationship Management! Please celebrate the achievement of Kip Fanta and Mart Rovers!
The Business Relationship Management (BRM) Job Description
What skills do BRMs need to be successful in the position? How does a BRM add value to your enterprise? Learn more about BRM and get the job description template here.
Build and Lead a High Performing BRM Team
Before you can confidently outline how to create a high-performing BRM team, it’s critical to understand your organizational context and where the BRM capability fits into that. Director of BRM at Purdue University, Leanne McGiveron CBRM®, spoke on this very subject with conviction as a Storyteller for the 2020 BRMConnect Virtual conference.
Unite Your Passion, Profession, and Purpose
If you’ve felt unclear about your path as a BRM, especially if you are new to business relationship management, you’ll find insightful encouragement here. I wouldn’t say that this is the journey of a BRM. Rather, this journey made a BRM. This journey was never just about me. It was about people, trust, and relationships. That’s the way forward, that’s the future, and that’s why BRMs exist.
Maintaining your CBRM® Credentials Just Became Easier
It is no secret that CBRM certified professionals are highly desired. The unique combination of professional experience and robust BRM knowledge helps these individuals skillfully navigate the relationship network of their organization. Today, the BRM community celebrates an exciting accomplishment for continuing professional development. The CBRM® Maintenance Program makes it easier to track your individual growth with the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tracking ability .
Find Your Focus in the Era of Remote Work
One of the cornerstones of a BRM capability is thriving through adaptability when new organizational challenges arise. Any organization would be remiss to ignore the global sensation that is the reflexive induction of remote work. Your readiness and aptitude to handle this new frontier with ease and confidence will set you apart as a highly-valued professional.
BRMs in a SAFe World…That is, a Scaled Agile Framework Model
SAFe provides the most comprehensive approach to applying Agile at scale, but as I shared with you, I have found success in having BRMs be part of that model even though they aren’t on the original recipe. BRMs are relationship-centered and have the tools, the skills, the capabilities to be effective on both the people and technology aspects of this work.
Take Charge of Your Professional Growth: Expand Your BRM Knowledge in 2021
Even if your organization cuts back on training or other educational opportunities, there are many ways for you to continue to expand your Business Relationship Management (BRM) knowledge and achieve your goals for the New Year! You don’t need to have a big travel budget to continue your professional development, even in a pandemic. Here are several ways to invest in building your own skills and expanding BRM knowledge.