Business Relationship Management

#IAmBRM: Chris McCluskey

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With the World BRMConnect conference quickly approaching, we interviewed another #BRMLegend. BRMs work in a variety of both public and private industries across the globe. This highlights not only the widespread need for the Business Relationship Management (BRM) capability but also the adaptability of the role. Congratulations to CBRM® Chris McCluskey, this week’s #IAmBRM, who shares his perspective on the Business Relationship Management role in a government setting.

BRM Institute Is Excited to Announce the Release of Two New Knowledge Offerings: BRM Executive Brief and BRM Fundamentals.

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With great demand and as a part of our continuous efforts to further Business Relationship Management (BRM) professional standards; BRM Institute is excited to announce the release of two new Knowledge Offerings: BRM Executive Brief and BRM Fundamentals. These offerings build on the existing standards of the BRM Body of Knowledge (BRMBOK).

#IAmBRM: Lynn Borders

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This week, we interviewed another standout individual among the Business Relationship Management (BRM) community. When asked what #IAmBRM means to her, Lynn emphasized the importance of spreading the message of BRM and her belief in the positive impact BRM brings to organizations. Lynn looks to BRMConnect experiences for support in overcoming the challenges faced by herself and her BRM team.

#IAmBRM: Jana McDonald

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Over the past few months, we’ve interviewed individuals from the global Business Relationship Management community who stand out as extraordinary BRMs. Collecting these stories is part of our preparation for the World BRMConnect Conference in October. This week’s #IAmBRM spotlight lands on Jana McDonald for the value she brings to everyone at Texas A&M University.

World BRMConnect Conference Agenda 2018

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Join BRM Institute for a three-day networking and learning event in beautiful San Diego, California (October 1-3 at Paradise Point Resort and Spa). The World BRMConnect Conference is the perfect opportunity to refocus on the five key elements to further your BRM capability and role.

Strategic Partnering Approach

Long awaited and highly requested, Strategic Partnering Approach Workshop and supporting content, BRM Playbook, are released!

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We are pleased to announce the public release of the Strategic Partnering Approach Workshop and supporting content, the Business Relationship Management Playbook. The Strategic Partnering Approach Workshop is an Application path on the BRM Knowledge Path to Success. The BRM Playbook is breakthrough content for business relationship management capability success and an extension to the Business Relationship Management Interactive Body of Knowledge (BRMiBOK®).

The Case for Business-Focused BRM Metrics

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by Gerry Robinson Recently, while having a discussion with the Vice President of a large retailer’s enterprise applications, I asked him how he gauged the relationship with the business. What I expected was a complex answer, one that included a litany of intense measurements. He paused for a moment, and answered with one of the […]

The BRM’s Guide to Debbie Downers, Negative Nelsons, and Prima Donna Partners

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by Bob Faw Here is a little-known fact: if you have the expectation that a person will be negative, that will show in your face, tone, and even in the words that you choose. Your bias will be evident, and in turn the person will react negatively to everything that you communicate, verbally and otherwise. This […]

Announcing The New BRM Institute Mobile App Designed To Serve Entire BRM Community

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Business Relationship Management Institute (BRM Institute) is proud to announce that our new BRM Institute mobile app is available for download immediately on Apple, Android, and Amazon devices (you can also search the respective app store for “BRM Institute” to find it). The app is free for both members and non-members and is designed to […]

BRMP Certification Preferred – Creating a New Business Standard

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Syngenta, one of the world’s leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in some 90 countries dedicated to bringing plant potential to life, has posted an IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) job with the Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP®) training and certification as a preferred qualification for candidates to apply. With the BRMP® listed as a preferred […]

Business Relationship Manager
and Plan Build Run

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In this article, we define business relationship management, business relationship manager (BRM), Plan Build Run (PBR), and show how various BRMs act as both pivotal agents of the shared service provider they represent as well as key involved strategic partners to the business units they support through PBR.

Business Relationship Managers and a Sure Way to Catch Purple Squirrels

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Business Relationship Managers and a Sure Way to Catch Purple Squirrels Several years back, I was working with a recruiter to find candidates to fill a newly formed BRM team. The recruiter said to me after several months of searching, “Where do you find these BRMs? They are like purple squirrels!” Recruiters have long used the […]

BRMP™ Instructor-Led Online Business Relationship Management Course

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We are conducting our first fully interactive online Business Relationship Management Professional™ (BRMP™) course which will be delivered through 3 one-day sessions in September. This 3-day BRMP™ course will be delivered online over a 3-week period with full-day sessions running from 9:00AM and 4:30PM EST on September 9, 16, and 23. To complete the course, the students are required […]

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