Rethinking Your Approach to Building Business Analysis Skills: Maximizing Your IIBA Membership For Skill Development When we set out to learn something new, like business analysis skills, we often think of traditional methods of learning like formal courses or structured activities. The truth about most formal education is that if you don't immediately use what you've learned, you'll forget more than half of it within a very short time. Adult education theory highlights the necessity of active engagement and "doing", rather than passively absorbing information. What if the secret to mastering business analysis skills lies not in long hours of formal education and study, but in focused learning experiences tailored just for you? Enter the world of business analysis skills development powered by your IIBA membership! In this talk we'll look at some of the common misconceptions around skill building as adults. We will then translate these insights into actionable strategies that you can apply to your development plan at any stage of your business analysis career journey.  At the core of the talk are the many benefits IIBA members have to help you network, collaborate and learn! Learning Objectives: Explore a few myths about skill development as an adult Equip participants with a framework for planning their development (hint: it's a tool available through your IIBA membership!) Become familiar the resources and tools included with your IIBA membership that will foster your continuous learning