Washington University in St. Louis
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B/A + P/M - Wearing Two Hats

This roundtable discussion focuses on the dual roles often undertaken by professionals who serve as both Business Analysts (BA) and Project Managers (PM). In today’s dynamic business environment, the convergence of these roles is becoming increasingly common. Participants will explore the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from managing both the strategic analysis and project execution phases. Key discussion points will include balancing analytical and managerial responsibilities, optimizing workflow, effective communication strategies, and best practices for successfully navigating these dual roles. This session is ideal for professionals currently wearing both hats or those interested in understanding the interplay between business analysis and project management.

 
November 7
 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
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Roundtable Topics & Presenters:

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Ladan Kamfar
Washington University Instructor/AWS Senior Account Executive
 
 
Visionary technology and business leader with over 18 years of experience leading highly effective teams, strategy, Cloud strategy and migration, digital transformation, process modeling, Organizational Change Management, with demonstrated leadership in building cohesive and results-oriented organizations. Helping companies achieve their business and innovation goals. Positive thinker, women and youth advocate, success mentor, mindset coach, trainer, and passionate to connect people and opportunities.
 
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Melissa Anstedt
Vice President, GFS Administration and Data Operations
 
 
Melissa leads a team of analysts responsible for client data management and has served as Business Sponsor for implementing a new data management system over the past three years. Her previous roles included project management and business analysis, and she led a community of practice for business analysts.
 

Roundtable Host:

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Jeff Vilmer
Leadership Development Facilitator & Coach
 
Jeff is an inspirational people leader, problem-solver and change agent. He cultivates a high-trust environment where he creates challenging, real-time growth opportunities for emerging leaders – formal and informal. Jeff applies a high-touch, adaptive feedback approach based on the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership® Model. Situational leadership is a practical, repeatable process leaders can employ to enhance their effectiveness when attempting to influence others.