Common Pitfalls to Avoid to Ensure BRM Success
Instead of using BRMs as a single point of contact, combining the BRM role with other roles, and working in silos, organizations looking to build or rebuild the BRM capability should follow these tips.
Just Announced: Southern California Community of Interest
The Southern California COI aims to serve as a dedicated space for BRMs to share experiences and best practices whilst looking ahead and discussing some of the challenges facing the California market.
BRM Certifications: Demonstrating a direct connection between investment and value.
Bundling the global BRMConnect Conference with your BRMP or CBRM training and certification is ideal, giving you the perfect opportunity and environment for you to invest in your career.
Interview with Loughborough University, Recipient of itSMF UK’s Special Innovation Award
BRM Institute is proud to announce that Loughborough University is a recipient of itSMF UK’s Special Innovation Award. We caught up with Jeremy Byrne to learn more about what this award means to him, his BRM team, and BRM as a global practice.
Business Relationship Manager: What’s in a Name?
The lack of clarity surrounding BRM job titles across different industries serves no positive purpose. The BRM function is so critical in this day and age that it must be assigned job titles that clearly spell out its value, both inside and outside of IT.
Alignment vs. Convergence: What’s the Difference?
Recognize that convergence is possible, and it starts with you. Stand up! Take the lead through a BRM Capability and working with your business leaders. Register for our Global BRMConnect Conference now to learn this and more.
Reason #2 to Attend BRMConnect: Share Ownership of Business Strategy and Results
It’s time to share ownership for business strategy and results. To learn how to move your organization from departmental silos to converged strategic partners with business, register now for BRMConnect.
How to Move from Being a Tactical BRM to a Strategic BRM
The terms “strategic BRM” and “tactical BRM” are often confused because they do not clearly describe the work that is done by BRMs. What is the difference between the two? How can you move from being a tactical BRM to a successful strategic BRM?
Build Your BRM Toolkit With Business Process Models
Business process models are one of the most effective and practical tools to mature business relationships and support demand shaping. Learn how process modeling can help BRMs earn the role of strategic partner.
Your CEO Needs You Here
Your CEO is wondering how to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Here’s how attending the BRMConnect conference can help.
Introducing the Montreal Community of Interest
BRM Institute is excited to announce that Montreal, Québec is home to our newest Community of Interest (COI), dedicated to enriching the lives of business relationship management professionals in the eastern Canadian market.
We Have a Survey for You!
Did you attend any BRMConnect events this year? Are you interested in attending BRMConnect events in 2018? Fill out these two quick surveys to help determine next year’s location and vendors!
How Can BRM Have a Positive Impact on Your Organization?
What challenges do organizations face before implementing the BRM capability? How does the BRM capability add value? Lee Reiff of the BRM Contributor Network sat down with his CIO and two business partners to discuss the impact of BRM on their organization so far.
Senior Executive Engagement: The Key to Strategic Value Optimization
Strategic BRMs who are executive trusted advisors are a crucial part of strategic planning and execution, leading to superior outcomes for business.
Announcing the Senior Executive Engagement Community of Interest (COI)
BRM Institute announces a new Community of Interest for BRMs interested in engaging with senior executives and influencing strategic direction and execution.
Why BRM is Key for African Development
As the continent of Africa embraces digital disruption and technological advances, a strategic approach is needed to set goals, develop capabilities, build trust, ensure value, and more. The answer lies in BRM.
The Power of Three: Tips for Success for BRMs, by BRMs
The first in our newest article series, “The Power of Three: Tips for Success for BRMs, by BRMs,” Will Stratton discusses three ways he maximizes value in his relationships with business partners.
Newest BRM Institute Regional Ambassador for France: Catherine Gapaillard
We are excited to announce a new volunteer BRM Institute Regional Ambassador for France: the recipient of the 2016 BRM Institute Community Leadership Award, Catherine Gapaillard.