About Gina: Coming from an IT background, Gina Schmidt had, as many business analysts still do, the impression that business analysis activities are strictly project oriented or exist only within the bounds of the IT organization. But in order to advance and grow as a business analyst, going beyond project and organizational boundaries is an important career move. To get there, business analysts must first enhance their enterprise mindset. This can be done by expanding cultural and organizational knowledge, building cross-organizational and executive-level relationships, being aware of strategic and architectural alignments, and continuing to provide value by being pro-active in identifying business problems and opportunities.