IIBA ǀ MSP - November Chapter Meeting (Annual General Meeting) - Prototype Like a Pro: Turning Ideas into Actionable Requirements with Felicia Joyner

Nov 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM Central Standard Time  

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Felicia Joyner is an international speaker, author, and founder of TekBizTranslations. With over 25 years in IT, she equips technical professionals and leaders with strategies, tools, and confidence to thrive in fast-changing, tech-driven environments. Her expertise spans AI integration, process optimization, leadership development, and business data analytics—helping audiences bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic impact. Felicia’s sessions are known for being high-energy, practical, and audience-focused—delivering immediate takeaways and real-world results. Whether speaking to conference audiences, corporate teams, or professional associations, she inspires.
Prototyping is the secret sauce that turns “meh” into “WOW!” Learn how to use prototypes to gather requirements, impress stakeholders, and avoid costly rework—building confidence, clarity, and client satisfaction along the way. 
 
Prototyping is where ideas come to life—transforming concepts from vague and uncertain into clear, actionable, and testable solutions. Whether you’re scribbling on a napkin or building a high-fidelity 3D model, prototypes can bridge the gap between vision and execution, saving time, money, and frustration.
 
In Prototype Like a Pro: Turning Ideas into Actionable Requirements, we’ll explore how to leverage prototypes to gather accurate requirements, impress stakeholders, and avoid those dreaded “back to the drawing board” moments. You’ll learn how prototypes can spark alignment, clarify expectations, and help teams move from uncertainty to shared understanding.
 
We’ll compare different types of prototypes—from quick, low-fidelity sketches to functional, high-fidelity models—and walk through how to choose the right format for your project. You’ll also see how iterative refinement and structured feedback can improve designs, surface issues early, and ensure the final product meets or exceeds user expectations.
 
This session features real-world examples and hands-on exercises so you can immediately apply rapid prototyping techniques to your work—building not just better solutions, but also confidence, clarity, and client satisfaction.
 
Learning Objectives
  1. Understand the role of prototyping in requirements gathering and how it transforms vague ideas into actionable requirements that streamline projects and ensure client satisfaction.
  2. Compare types of prototypes and select the most effective format—whether a quick sketch or a detailed 3D model—to match project needs and stakeholder expectations.
  3. Apply iterative refinement and feedback to improve designs, address issues early, and deliver polished, ready-for-prime-time solutions.
Agenda
 
11:00 am Virtual Doors Open
11:15 am Sponsor Chats
11:25 am Chapter Announcements
11:30 am Annual General Meeting Items
11:45 am Featured Speaker: Felicia Joyner
12:30 pm Q&A and Closing Remarks
12:45 pm Meeting Adjourned
Organizers
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Dawn Phelps