Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You’ve completed all the online training, gained all of the knowledge, are well-versed in all aspects of business analysis, and have done everything in your power to comprehend the so-called BABOK 100 times. the answer would definitely be different for all. A practical guide to napping without getting caught! And “Hurrah!”

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I barely heard about practicing RUP in 2014 because Agile methodologies were on the hype train then (and claimed to be dead soon, too). The good news is that v4 has done everything right! SWEBOK v3 and v4 — Software Requirements SWEBOK Guide , by its nature, is similar to other Bodies of Knowledge (PMBOK, BABOK, etc.)

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Leading Agile

JULY 11, 2018

By now, virtually everyone has at least heard of agile and read the manifesto. Agile has finally been vetted by the early adopters and is now becoming mainstream. I, like others, talk about the difference between “doing Agile” and “being agile”—differing the big “A” agile and the little “a” agile is intentional[BC1] .

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Cprime

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In a previous post , we discussed why Kanban offers a simple, flexible, and highly-effective methodology for non-tech business teams who want to adopt more Agile ways of working. Keys for Agile business teams using Kanban. In Agile terminology, the manager is handling aspects of the Product Owner and Product Manager roles.

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Agilemania

MARCH 14, 2023

The Definition of Done is the most crucial aspect for the team to be able to build shippable increments of any product. A team’s definition of done helps them continuously add value to the product. One way to think about the definition of done, is as a checklist that helps us guarantee the quality of the product.

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Cprime

JANUARY 5, 2022

As I work with new Agile teams , I often encounter questions about two very similar yet distinct concepts that confuse many new agilists: “Definition of Done” (DoD) and “Acceptance Criteria” (AC). So, the DoD, by definition, is a common standard across all work items within the project. We understand the requirement (i.e.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 11, 2023

What is required when a scrum team says a product backlog item is done? To complete: In the Scrum framework, the concept of “Done” isn’t just a casual term; it’s a critical milestone that determines the quality and completeness of a product backlog item.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

New Paper Improving Quality Through Intentionally Built Agile Systems Get it Now. Many a company has hypothesized that Agile methodologies would help them solve their quality issues. Paving the Way for Quality with Agile. The Impact of Agile on the System of Delivery. But this takes a certain set of conditions.

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 17, 2022

It’s stale the moment it’s done. Indeed, the art of creating, curating, and preserving quality project, product, and process documentation is facing a crisis in the age of “agile.” Credit: Issa Arts Artwork?—?Identity Identity Crisis. Personal illustrations series. Documentation is dead. It’s a big waste of time. Documentation is hard.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 12, 2023

– Scrum, one of the most popular Agile frameworks, is well-known for its iterative and incremental approach to software development. The Product Backlog is a prioritized list of all the work that needs to be done. The Product Backlog is a prioritized list of all the work that needs to be done. Part 2: How to Do It?

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Analysts Corner

JULY 13, 2022

In the beginning of projects, there is often uncertainty how to start with actual implementation of software product, especially when using agile framework. It could be that they have some basic education about agile framework, but often they do not have any practical experience in building the sofware product.

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BA Squared

JULY 28, 2020

Whether you are agile or not, acceptance criteria are critical to understanding, and creating a shared understanding on the team, of what the stakeholders and user need to see, experience and validate before approving and agreeing that the changes (requirements, user stories, etc…) are working as intended and ready to be implemented.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 7, 2024

Part 1: Definition, Reasons, Characteristics Replacing Legacy. Part 3: Conversion & Data Mapping In the previous chapters, we focused on a gap we must cover for transitioning from a legacy to a new model definition. To better understand the topic, I suggest becoming familiar with the previous parts: Replacing Legacy.

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My Agile Partner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

How does an agile team maintain requirements? Maintaining requirements in an Agile team is essential to ensure that the project stays aligned with customer needs and objectives throughout the development process. Backlog Refinement: Agile teams regularly engage in backlog refinement sessions, also known as backlog grooming.

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BA Squared

AUGUST 16, 2021

I would argue that if solutions are implemented and are not working (working as in my definition above), then the analysis either did not happen at all or is flawed. Agile has been around now for 20 years (agile as a term in software), whereas the practices have been around much longer.

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BA Squared

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This is quite a narrow definition of what business analysis is as a whole and could stifle true results as organizations move more into integrated models of evolving, business models that enable agility, and digital models that put the focus on the customer experience. . BAs help teams solve problems, enable change and make decisions.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

“Technical agility is the underlying precondition for process agility, which is the underlying precondition for organizational agility, which is the underlying precondition for business agility. Musical Interlude) Preconditions for Business Agility Okay, everybody, how are you guys doing today?

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Unfortunately, choosing the best AI software development agency is easier said than done. There are a number of amazing AI companies. You may want to create an equally successful one. However, you won’t be able to do this without the best experts at your side. How Do You Find the Right Software Development Agency for Your AI Startup?

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Leading Agile

APRIL 5, 2021

Mike Cottmeyer explains why team-level Agility is the first step to achieving business-level Agility. Learn more by watching the Base Patterns of Business Agility on-demand webinar series here. And then, because I know that I’m getting to a working tested increment of product that meets the definition of done, right.

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Agilemania

MARCH 19, 2021

Scrum vs. Kanban is one of the most trending comparisons in the world of agile methodology! We often use these terms while talking about the agile way of solving problems. Though Scrum is one of the most popular methods in agile, organizations are recently choosing Kanban. Scrum vs. Kanban: The Definitions.

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Business Analysts

JULY 19, 2023

by Business Analysis, In the last blog in this series, we introduced the concept of Agile Portfolio Management as an effective way of assisting companies in the management of their multiple initiatives. Agile Portfolio Management describes a portfolio as a collection of Value Streams for a specific business domain in an Enterprise.

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Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In the scrum framework, sprint planning sets the pillar for the successful execution of the agile project. Therefore, when our team organizes the sprint planning ideally helps to establish a real sprint goal. However, sprint planning can sometimes be confusing for the entire scrum team. So, what’s the wait? Let’s get started.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The 15th State of Agile Survey is out. The survey revealed 66% of the organizations voted Scrum as the most sought-after Agile framework. Source: 15th State of Agile Report. Now, the question arises as to what Scrum is and why it is so popular, that it is an all-time favorite agile framework. Any guesses? What is Scrum?

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Agile Velocity

MAY 27, 2020

The Kanban Method is a powerful way for Agile teams and organizations to visualize work, identify and eliminate bottlenecks, and achieve measurable operational improvements in throughput and quality. This article is a Kanban cheat sheet identifying best practices , meetings , and key terms. Kanban Best Practices. Visualize the work.

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Roman Pichler

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Before I discuss how you can help an underachieving team, let’s briefly explore what good performance looks like, assuming that an agile, Scrum-based process is used. What’s more, an agile, self-managing team is collectively responsible for their performance. Listen to this article: [link]. What is Bad Performance?

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BA Squared

JUNE 17, 2020

The paradox here is, these patterns and mistakes are done with good intention, for what seems to be the right reasons, and sadly create more challenges. Here are the most common mistakes I see, ways they go against agile values, and how to fix them: Calling everything on the Backlog a User Story. Technical Things as User Stories.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This practice, which is part of agile software development methodologies, relies on close collaboration between the two programmers throughout the development process. This one has been highlighted by the agile framework, Extreme Programming (XP). The observer may also take notes and assist with planning. This can increase labor costs.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In addition, they oversee that teams follow the Agile principles and values. . Assisting the Scrum team focus on forming high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done . Assisting in finding techniques for effectual Product Goal definition and Product Backlog Management . Don’t worry. You certainly aren’t alone.

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Growing Agile

JULY 6, 2020

This is the second part of the blog series were we discuss the 12 Agile Principles. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.” In this post we will focus on principles 4-6. “Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.

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My Agile Partner

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s break down this definition: Temporary: They have a definite start and end date. Scope: They have a defined scope that outlines the work to be done, the resources needed, and the expected deliverables. Project management methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum can help structure your plan.

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Watermark Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Yet, at Educate 360 we have identified the top business trends we are seeing and expect organizations to continue experiencing in Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile, Data Science, and Leadership in the year ahead. Here are our Top 10 business trends to watch for in 2022. More Organizations Using Project Management Tools.

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The BAWorld

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A sprint, a fundamental component of Agile methodology, plays a pivotal role in the iterative development process of organizations. Agile Principles Sprints stick to Agile principles by encouraging frequent collaboration, adaptation, and incremental value delivery to consumers.

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Agilemania

APRIL 9, 2021

Note: I have written this article assuming the reader has working experience in Agile and know the concept of Velocity. ” But we are into a world (Software Driven Corporate) that Agility drives. .” ” But we are into a world (Software Driven Corporate) that Agility drives.

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s difficult to prioritize these requests because there is no consistent definition of value, and nobody believes the business cases anyway. Inevitably you move around the same people who always get the job done, leading to more things being started but not finished. HOW DID WE GET HERE? This sounds like a terrible fate.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

As a Professional Scrum Trainer and a Scrum Master, I often get this question – What is the difference between the Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria? Definition of Done is about building the product “right,” and Acceptance Criteria is about developing the “right” product.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Scrum Guide 2020 – In the ever-evolving world of agile methodologies, the Scrum framework stands out as a beacon of efficiency, collaboration, and adaptability. Link : read the scrum guide A Brief Introduction to Scrum Scrum is an agile framework designed to help teams develop and deliver high-quality products. Why the Changes?

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Agilemania

AUGUST 21, 2022

Sprints are an essential part of agile software development. A sprint framework makes it possible for any team to implement scrum or agile processes with minimal overhead and complexity. You need to implement a process that will drastically cut down on the time taken from ideation to release. Benefits of Using Sprints in Jira.

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