About Speaker
Gladys “Kaykay” Okeyinfu Ajayi is a Senior Business Analyst and Change Consultant with over 20 years of experience across housing, public sector, education, healthcare, and technology.
She turns complexity into clarity and helps organisations bridge the gap between what was promised and what the business can realistically absorb.
She holds certifications from Harvard Business School, Harvard Graduate School of Education, BCS, APMG, and Axelos, and trains BA and change professionals across EMEA and APAC.
She also supports professionals through career transition programmes, helping them refine their story, prepare for interviews, and move into roles with confidence.
More Alike Than You Think: The BA and PM Relationship Unpacked
Business Analysts and Project Managers are often treated as separate disciplines, but in delivery, the boundaries are far blurrier than the org chart suggests.
In this session, Gladys explores what BAs and PMs have in common, where the roles overlap, where they diverge, and why effective delivery professionals understand both.
Role Alignment:
Boundary Clarity:
Stronger Collaboration:
Professional Versatility:
What You’ll Gain
- A clearer understanding of the BA and PM relationship.
- Insight into stakeholder management, requirements thinking, risk awareness, and change readiness.
- Practical ways to collaborate across BA and PM roles.
- A stronger appreciation of both disciplines