Covid-19 has changed the landscape of the economy, work routines and behavioural habits. During these unprecedented times, consumers and businesses must learn how to move forward. With Phase 1 & Phase 2 of the re-launch underway, businesses have started re-opening their doors and welcoming consumers once more. The challenge for many businesses remains; how do they keep their employees and … Read More
Work from Anywhere – Benefits of Remote Capabilities for Businesses
It is no secret that COVID-19 has thrown the day to day operations of companies into complete disarray. Yet, it has also spurred companies into an accelerated digital transformation, which may be most apparent in the switch to working remotely, from anywhere with an internet connection. As businesses prepare to open during the pandemic in phased approaches, we must be … Read More
Kindness and Ingenuity during Covid-19
I’d like to start off by giving a resounding thank you to all our essential workers. They have shown resilience and strength in times where we need them most. During these unprecedented times, I think it is of the utmost importance to highlight and showcase positive stories. I would like to focus on the various acts of kindness and ingenuity … Read More
The Growth Potential (Blog 2 of Listening to Fear series)
Entrepreneurial spirit begins where creativity, opportunity, and business savvy meet. It all starts with an idea. However, even entrepreneurs struggle in achieving their dreams and need guidance. To recap, part 1 of this Blog series “Defining the Dream” laid out the process for attaining your vision through organizing and mapping out an action plan. Now that your vision is clearly … Read More
Marketing Yourself (Blog 3 of The 21st Century Business Analyst series)
Surviving in a downturn economy as an Entrepreneur and a Business Analyst can be exhausting. The constant networking and engagement with the community may seem, in itself, like a full-time job. When the economy begins to shrink, and employment becomes increasingly competitive, it is more important than ever to continue to market yourself. Engaging in networking allows you to remain … Read More
Flexibility & Adaptability (Blog 2 of The 21st Century Business Analyst series)
As Business Analysts, we are required to be very flexible and adaptable in our environment. Our environment can include clients, motivators, opportunities, deliverables, and our overall space. In competitive markets and fluctuating economies, clients are constantly faced with competing and changing priorities. The very nature of our work is to implement change, whether through implementing new processes, technology, strategic direction, … Read More
Storytelling- Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Skills (Blog 1 of The 21st Century Business Analyst series)
Importance of the Big Picture The concept of Storytelling stems from the question “How important is the big picture?” As a Business Analyst, in order for me do my job effectively and successfully, I need to see the big picture. I realized this more than ever when I happened to be on a project site, and on the first day … Read More
Defining the Dream (Blog 1 of Listening to Fear series)
Do you ever feel as if you are a spectator in your own life? Is your mantra “I’ll get to it tomorrow”? Are your big goals frustrating to achieve because you simply do not know where and how to start? As an Entrepreneur, and a perfectionist, the scenario above is all too familiar to me. If any of these sound … Read More
Introducing New Thought Leadership Series
Happy 2017 Everyone! It’s a New Year, which means new goals to achieve! VK Inc is no exception! My goal is to continue to inspire and motivate everyone to become the best version of themselves. I am proud to introduce a new and innovative approach to thought leadership and blogging. VK Inc will continue to share thought leadership, ideas and innovative … Read More
Womens’ Strategy Sessions – Update
First of all, I want to deeply thank everyone who was able to attend the very first strategy session on December 7. Thanks for braving the brutal cold! We look forward to hosting more sessions! What we learned: Though we are a group of quite diverse women with varying backgrounds, our similarities are astounding. From the varied professional women who … Read More