The Case for BRM: Example Scenarios
by Joe Topinka The following are examples of real-world scenarios that paved the way for the BRM role at three different companies. This is a companion white-paper to The Case for BRM: A Practical Framework for Your CEO Conversation. Use this document to guide your BRM Capabilities business case. Each of the following scenarios leverages field […]
Adopting the BRM Capability at the University of Oxford’s IT Services
by Tony Brett Back in August, I had the pleasure of taking the Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP) foundation course, and followed by passing the exam a few weeks later. It was especially helpful to complete this online course alongside a colleague, as we had plenty of opportunity to reflect on how the topics […]
A Rose by Any Other Name: The BRM Capability, Structure, and Success across the Organization
by Santosh Kadatare As someone who has seen the BRM capability in its various forms throughout my career, I was incredibly surprised when I saw the widespread adoption of the BRM capability across organizations making recent headlines. Was the convergence of BRM and the business really something new? Had I been one of the lucky few […]
Je Suis Paris
As BRMs, we strive to enhance the relationships across business disciplines, functions and cultures. As such, we aim to be a global conduit for management harmony and our thoughts are with our French members and all of those in Paris during these trying times. En tant que membres de BRM Institute nous nous efforçons d’améliorer […]
BRM Institute Announces Strategic Alliance with Leading Edge Forum
Today we announced our global strategic alliance with CSC’s Leading Edge Forum (LEF), the preeminent research and thought leadership company. In an effort to maximize business value, leading organizations around the globe are implementing or expanding their BRM capabilities. These organizations look to BRM Institute and the supporters of the global BRM community to guide […]
BRM Truth #6
Brought to you by BRM Institute and On Your Feet. Illustrated by Gary Hirsch. © 2015 Gary Hirsch. Published under license.
How can the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) role help facilitate innovation within Business Operations and Business Functions (IT, HR, Finance, etc.)?
The BRM is fundamental to business convergence, helping to bring together business operations and business functions at a strategic level. Leading organizations are now eliminating the service silos of yesterday, empowering business functions such as IT, HR, finance and the other departments to share accountability for strategy and business value through a teamed approach to […]
BRMBoK™ and BiSL® in 3 minutes
Maximizing business value from investments in information and technology This is a brief overview of the enhanced opportunities for business value from investments in information and technology that enterprises can unlock by combining the guidance provided in Business Relationship Management Institute’s BRMBoK™ with the ASL BiSL Foundation’s Business Information Services Library (BiSL®). The explicit distinction […]
Delivering Value in Every Interaction as a BRM
by Ibrahim Jackson, Regional Director, Leading Edge Forum In many organizations, BRMs are forced to do a balancing act to deliver value, as different business disciplines have varied expectations of what drives value. In this article, I discuss how to enhance your interactions with business leaders to strengthen the realization of value. When there is sufficient demand, […]
The Case for BRM: A Practical Framework for Your CEO Conversation
by Joe Topinka Getting your company’s BRM capability off the ground takes planning, patience, and perseverance. Successful BRM programs are game-changing for companies that get it right, but planning and preparation are essential to getting your program off to the right start. Get comfortable with the notion that you will be playing the role of […]
BRM Truth #5
Brought to you by BRM Institute and On Your Feet. Illustrated by Gary Hirsch. © 2015 Gary Hirsch. Published under license.
BRMConnect 2016 Registration Is Now Open to the Public
It’s official! Today marks the first day that registration has been open to the public for all four BRMConnect 2016 locations! We have a confirmed location for BRMConnect Charlotte! The Speedway Club at the Charlotte Motor Speedway will be the home for the U.S. BRMConnect 2016! YES, you will be able to ride on the racetrack as part of the event. Sign […]
The Arnie Wetherill Mentoring Experience
by Matt Masullo, BRMP, Penn State University On July 1st of this year, I embarked on yet another journey in my role as a BRM: the BRM Institute Mentor/Mentee program with my mentor, Arnie Wetherill. Since day one, it has been a blessing to have the opportunity to meet and learn from an established BRM […]
BRM Truth #4
Brought to you by BRM Institute and On Your Feet. Illustrated by Gary Hirsch. © 2015 Gary Hirsch. Published under license.
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 […]