BRM Institute Growth and Expansion
Over the last several years, the corporate functions of IT, HR, Finance, and Legal have been on a journey to position themselves as more business value-focused, evolving from cost-centric service providers (shared services) to converged strategic partners. Simultaneously, the business increasingly shares accountability for setting strategy and achieving business value. To be successful, these organizations must leverage a […]
Announcing BRMConnect 2016
Today, we are proud to publicly announce the BRMConnect locations and timeframes for 2016! BRMConnect is the world’s one and only networking and professional development events series for Business Relationship Managers. Last year, we had such a fantastic time at the world’s very first BRMConnect conference in Portland, OR that we sold out, and we […]
Charlotte’s CIO of the Year: Joe Topinka
by Larissa Pienkowski We would like to send our heartfelt congratulations to Joe Topinka, winner of the CIO of the Year award in Charlotte, NC! As a man who wears many hats, Joe is also the dedicated CIO of SnapAV, CEO and Founder of CIO Mentor, author of the ground-breaking book IT Business Relationships: A […]
September’s Member Spotlight: Tina Pomeroy
By Larissa Pienkowski Here at BRM Institute, we love hearing stories and testimonials about the ways we’ve helped fellow BRMs learn more about the discipline and reach their professional goals. That’s why we were especially thrilled to hear from Tina Pomeroy, IT Manager of Business Relationships at a large financial institution in Arkansas and this […]
Get to Know Gary Hirsch: Artist, Illustrator, and Co-Founder of On Your Feet
by Larissa Pienkowski If you’ve been paying attention to our newsletter and blog (which we hope you have!), you may have noticed a couple of little cartoon monsters running around lately. These monsters also happen to tell you all kinds of truths about business relationship management, which has probably made you wonder, What are these […]
News From Your BRM Council
The BRM Council is gaining momentum! However, we are still looking for more individuals who want to play a part in shaping the role of the BRM professional. If you haven’t signed up for the BRM Council yet, find more information about opportunities to work with the BRM Council here. Council Sub-Committee Teams: After the […]
BRM Truth #3
Brought to you by BRM Institute and On Your Feet. Illustrated by Gary Hirsch. © 2015 Gary Hirsch. Published under license.
Skills Framework Throws Spotlight Onto BRM
The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) is the most popular way of describing the professional skills needed by IT people worldwide. While business relationship management was previously part of the Business Change category, it has now moved to a new category with the release of Version 6 on July 1st: Relationships and Engagement. […]
Global BRM Salary Survey
Today we have released the world’s first BRM salary survey in partnership and with generous support from ITSM Zone! This is a fully anonymous and voluntary survey to determine the compensation of Business Relationship Management professionals in various positions in their organizations and across the globe. The survey will be conducted annually to determine trends […]
The Unflappable BRM
I was recently reminded of the importance of keeping a cool head during stressful situations while reading articles about the new CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai. One story that went viral on the internet was the “cockroach story” he supposedly delivered at a recent speech. I say “supposedly,” as the story is at least four […]
BRM Truth #2
Brought to you by BRM Institute and On Your Feet. Illustrated by Gary Hirsch. © 2015 Gary Hirsch. Published under license.
New Collaboration with International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a global strategic alliance with International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), the leading association for business analysis professionals worldwide. This agreement stems from a mutual commitment to building value-add relationships and expanding business outcomes. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BRM Institute and IIBA will lead to more effective knowledge sharing, […]
BRM Value: What It Means to You and Your Organization
by Arnie Wetherill When we think about the value of the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) role, what often comes to mind immediately are “Delivering Value” and “Measuring Value.” While these are key aspects of the BRM role, there is another aspect of value that is often overlooked: the value of the role to your organization, […]
BRM Truth #1
Brought to you by BRM Institute and On Your Feet. Illustrated by Gary Hirsch. © 2015 Gary Hirsch. Published under license.
Business Relationship Management is Not About Services OR Customers
The industry is waking up to Business Relationship Management as a formal capability.
August Member Spotlight: Jackie Zizic
by Larissa Pienkowski Introducing Jackie Zizic, the new Client Account Manager within the IT department of the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation and proud member of Business Relationship Management Institute! Jackie can best be described as a BRM powerhouse, as she has utilized the discipline throughout the better part of her career in areas such […]
First Steps for Your BRM Journey
The Business Relationship Management journey from Level One Ad-hoc and Level Two, Order Taker isn’t easy, especially if you’re alone or in a small group and leading the change. Here are some small steps to get you started. We all know change isn’t easy, and even when a situation isn’t satisfying, we’re more comfortable with a […]
BRM and BA Collaboration to Maximize the Value of IT Investments
by Melissa Whitsett Business Relationship Management and Business Analysis both focus on the technology needs required to support the business. While the BA may concentrate on a process or system-specific objectives, the BRM looks across the IT service offerings, seeking to bring the strongest technology capabilities to ensure IT/business convergence. The BA pays attention to […]