A lot of people dread the idea of going back to the office, they are resisting even at the risk of intentionally leaving or being let go. For some that may be a viable and somewhat reasonable option but for others who have an option mind and except change in any direction is inevitable. Furthermore, change doesn't have to be good or bad, its the cornerstone to learning and evolving. Find out how to make the mental adjustments to go back to work and re-learn to love what's great about going BTO (Back to the Office).

1. Back to the Office(BTO):
The Why, What and How
A Stroll Down Memory Lane (Pre-COVID)
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Presented by Jacqueline Sanders-
Blackman
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What is your current / projected
Work From Home (WFH) Status?
A. Work from home - Indefinitely!
B. Work from home but subject to change
A. Hybrid Work (2 - 3 Times a Week or
Month)
A. Have Returned Full-Time or Will Return
in the Next 12 Months
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3. 1. Why Do I Need to Go
Back In the Office?
2. What Benefits Do I Get
From Working In the Office?
3. How Do I Leverage It to
My Advantage?
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4. ● Needs are the fundamental
requirements or desires that individuals
or entities seek to fulfill, to connect and
to be plugged in.
● Benefits are the positive results or
advantages gained from exceeding
needs and requirements; value add.
● Leverage is the strategic advantage or
influence that can be applied to achieve
desired outcomes, often by utilizing
resources, contacts or relationships.
You Get What You Put In -Apply Your BA Talents!
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5. Business Analyst as a
Facilitators and
Advocate of
Communication
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6. Question 1
Why Do I Need to Go Back In the
Office?
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7. Every
Hand
Counts.
Being
Seen
and
Heard.
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12. Leading
From the
Back of
the
Room
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13. See
What
I’m
Saying
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14. Connecting the Dots
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15. I’m Ok. You’re Ok. Connection.
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16. #1. Why Do I Need to Go Back In
the Office?
You Tell Me …. Leave a comment in the chat …
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17. A. Provides Structure
B. Fosters Collaboration
C. Access to Resources
D. Facilitates Communication
E. Promotes Professional Development
F. Cultivates Company Culture
G. People/Connections
H. Emotional Support - Give and Get
X. None of the Above
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18. Question 2
What Benefits Do I Get From
Working In the Office?
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19. Creative
Thinking
Needs
Creative
Settings
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20. Lead by
Example and
with a
Little
Humor
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28. A
Table
that is
A
White
Board
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29. Games
People
Play
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30. Games
People
Play
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31. #2. What Benefits Do I Get From
Working In the Office?
You Tell Me …. Leave a comment in the chat …
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32. A. Leveraging the Collective
B. Strengthening Individuals
C. Build Trust and Camaraderie
D. Encourage Growth
E. Lead to New Experiences, Exposures,
Ideas
X. None of the Above
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33. Question #3
How Do I Leverage It to My
Advantage?
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35. Spontaneous Conversations and Collaborations
Creating Common Ground
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40. Being a Success as
a Business Analyst is
not just about what
you know, but who
you know and how
deeply you
connect with them.
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41. Question #3
How Do I Leverage It to My
Advantage?
You Tell Me …. Leave a comment in the chat …
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42. A. Active Listening
B. Thoughtful Questions
C. Doing Some Homework
D. Finding Common Ground
E. Follow Up
F. Building Your Network/Brand
G. Diversifying and Expanding Your Circle
X. None of the Above
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43. Ask Yourself:
Am I Officing
Correctly?
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44. 1. Ask someone to lunch … for no reason
2. Ask someone if they’d like you to pick up
their lunch
1. Have a bag or bowl of candy on your desk;
Chocolate is a universal language
2. Bring in donuts or bagels
3. Put a Picture on your desk
4. Put a Picture on everyone’s desk
5. Put a figurine on your desk
6. Bring in cake and cupcakes for your birthday
7. Be a resource: Books, Office Supplies, Fire,
Safety
8. Start/Organize a holiday celebration
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45. ● Needs = People, Connection,
Relationship
● Benefits = Growth, Enrichment, Career
Development
● Leverage = achievements,
accomplishments, influences,
outcomes, resources, access,
advantages, elevation
You get out
of it, what
you put
into it!
Summary and Take Aways
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