Promoting business analysis in Hungary

In 2008 I have joined the IIBA -International Institute of Business Analysis -, because I think that if you are a business analyst, that is a smart thing to do.
After a while, I have noticed that there are chapters everywhere, even around my country – in Serbia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, etc. – but not in Hungary.
That made me think, and finally I have decided to start the effort to found the Hungarian Chapter of the IIBA.

What became very clear for me in a short time that there is not much interest in a professional organization. So after struggling for a few month last year, I turned my attention to other things, mostly to work, and starting my business.
This year however I had a lot of free time again – see my previous post -, and picked up the thread.
It is definitely a difficult endeavour. Most of the local business analysts I contacted last year has expressed no interest at all in the initiative, but this time I had more results.
I am not sure how successful this will be, I have hopes, and have gathered some support, but I am well aware of the possibility of failing spectacularly.
But no matter what, I will keep on trying so I can say in the end: I did what I could.

Why form a local chapter?

IIBA has the stated goal of advancing the profession of business analysis by providing standards, best practices, and a supportive environment including meetings, conferences, webinars, and finally, a certification for those interested.

The local chapter would do the same on a local level, promoting the necessity of the BA profession, hosting conferences, meetings and providing a venue for local? professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas.
In my experience a much needed thing.

If you happen to be a business analyst or an IT person working in Hungary, and you would be interested in helping us, please contact me.