IT Evolution: The Path to IT Maturity
IT is in a state of flux, which probably isn’t news to you. Business has grown progressively more technology-centric during the last few years, causing IT to shift from the periphery to the heart of the business. So what’s next?
The Meaning of Achieving ITSM Excellence
If it’s the responsibility of IT professionals to be fluent in the languages of both business and IT, why aren’t more business-IT professionals aware of ITSM elements?
6 Tips for New BRMs to Guide Your Career and Capability
Two of the most common questions new BRMs ask are “Where do I begin?” and “What should I do first?” These six tips can help guide your career and capability as you move forward.
4 Quick Steps to Get Your Development Dollars Approved
The question on every BRM’s mind right now is, “How do I get my training approved when the expense budget is being cut?” The answer: become the investment.
The Three Kinds of BRM and Why You Need Them All
In this digital age, we live in a world full of acronyms that can mean different things to different people. What do the letters ‘BRM’ bring to mind?
The BRM’s Role in Moving IT to a Converged Strategic Partner
Moving from being seen as a service provider to being a converged strategic partner is a team effort between the BRM and the business function.
Evolving Into a Business Leader: How to Earn a Seat at the Strategic Table
In order to earn a seat at the strategic table, BRMs must be ready to meet the current challenges the business is facing in the wake of digital disruption. Learn how challenging the status quo can revolutionize your business partner relationship.
New to BRM? The Essential Tips, Tricks, and Tools You Should Know
Starting a new BRM function can be a daunting—though exciting—prospect. If you’re a new BRM, the first question you may be asking yourself is, “Where do I even start?”
Relationships That Matter to the BRM
It’s no secret that the “R” in BRM stands for “relationship”—but relationships between whom? Learn about the relationships that should matter the most to a successful BRM.
Grab@Pizza: Taking BRM to the Next Level
Paul Wilkinson recaps the Grab@Pizza session at BRMConnect Amsterdam, along with critical takeaways that put BRM theory into practice.
Announcing the New BRM Institute Regional Ambassador for Sub-Saharan Africa
In keeping with BRM Institute’s commitment to supporting the global BRM community, we are excited to announce the appointment of Gary Hardy of IT Winners to the position of BRM Institute Global Ambassador for sub-Saharan Africa.
CEOs, Do You Know Your Business Value Ability?
CEOs, learn how much business value ability your BRM capability has—and learn what it could potentially be if your BRM capability is expanded upon.
The Bystander Effect: Can BRMs Intervene?
The more bystanders there are watching a situation unfold, the less likely anyone is to step up and take action. Psychologists call this the Bystander Effect—but how does it affect BRMs, and what can you do about it?
BRM as a Change Agent
Successful BRMs are synonymous with successful change agents, which requires these three critical qualities.
This Week in Exciting BRM News: BRMConnect Amsterdam!
Today officially marks the first day of the final BRMConnect conference of 2016! BRMConnect, BRM Institute’s annual conference for business relationship managers, has now been held in four locations around the globe throughout 2016, including Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Sydney, Australia; Banff, Canada; and now Amsterdam, Netherlands.
BRMs, When It Comes to Value Optimization, Think Snakes and Ladders
When BRMs are faced with the task of progressing ideas from initiation to value optimization, it can be helpful to look at the children’s game of snakes and ladders to better understand stakeholder interest.
Convergence, Alignment…Are They Really That Different?
Convergence – big buzz word out there right now. But what does it really mean?
5 Common BRM Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Introducing business relationship management to an organization can be difficult. Whether your team is brand-new or has existed for years, here are five common BRM challenges and how to overcome them.