Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Another month, another edition of the Analyst’s corner digest. This time, we’ve got a collection of stories about business analysis, data, agile, and product and project management. Essential practices for business analysis success are surely a must read from the list — based on many years of practical experience.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 8, 2023

Getting certified as a Business Analyst “Great minds are always feared by lesser minds.” ― Dan Brown, The Lost Symbol It is not necessary to be certified as a business analyst in order to work in the field. There are no specific certifications that are required in order to become a business analyst.

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Passionate BA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The business analysis digest #37 is here! Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #37, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of August 2023. By focusing on these tips, we can navigate the complexities of outsourced development and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The year started strong with a few things happening in the world of business analysis and IT — and we were lucky to have a few very interesting submissions in our corner. A lot of articles on business analysis career development, BA tools & techniques, Agile, AI and Enterprise Architecture this time.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 28, 2023

Welcome to the May edition of Analyst’s corner digest. This time we’ve got a collection of articles on BA skills and processes including a discussion on different techniques a BA should have, a role of BA in Agile, tools to focus on as a newstarter. Enjoy reading. This write up isn’t just for BA’s though.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework or SAFe is a set of organization and workflow patterns intended to guide organizations in scaling lean and agile practices. SAFe endorses alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams. SAFe endorses alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams.

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Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

But as companies scale, as the market shifts and more parts of the business become software-focused, there’s been an increase in demand for an end-to-end solution to help large organizations build infrastructure around sound technical practices. Career incentives may discourage people from being agile, and then we ask them to be agile.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

BA techniques — prioritization Photo by Ch_pski on Unsplash Feature and user story prioritization is important for business analysts in a development project for several reasons: Alignment with business goals : Business analysts play a key role in aligning the development project with the overall business goals and objectives.

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Agilemania

MAY 3, 2022

Agile product management is the most preferred approach to developing new products, services, or solutions. It should come as no surprise since the Agile adoption rate increased from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021. . How does agile adoption start? And, how do you start learning Agile? What Is Agile?

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

> Keep reading… 2) Business process modelling: key elements by Igor Arkhipov Modelling a business process often becomes one of the key steps of a business analyst’s job. We’ll cover what they are in this article. > But in our corner this is usually the busiest time.

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 26, 2022

A view from business analysis reference guides It’s not new that a good application of business analysis practices (traditional or agile) helps Product Owners improve their day-to-day work. There is also another possibility, where BAs partner with POs to collaborate in developing great products.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Is a Business Analyst Vital in All Phases of a Project Lifecycle? In today’s fast-paced business environment, the role of a business analyst (BA) is often misunderstood or underestimated. Check out this article on Product Management, Product Ownership and Business Analysis.

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Leading Agile

MAY 3, 2023

If you could magically create a new world where large organizations had overcome the barriers to Business Agility and Agile came naturally, what would have to be true about that world, the organizations, and the people working there? What would the organizations have to look like? What do you believe?

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Argon Digital

JUNE 6, 2022

There are as many ways to do Agile as there are businesses doing Agile. As consultants, we’ve walked the path from Waterfall to Agile with many clients, and there are some common challenges and misconceptions about how work should be planned, organized, and documented in an Agile environment.

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 1, 2023

We live in an agile space. As if everything is permanent. :) Minimalist, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Minimalism, Light Weight Travel? What is the common thread among all these? So what is minimalism? It could be intentionally choosing what you need than what you want. It is about higher quality things.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 10, 2023

Agile testing is a method of testing that aligns with the guidelines and principles of agile software development. Unlike the Waterfall process, Agile Testing may begin right away with continuous integration of development and testing. What are The Agile Testing Approaches? Types of Agile Methodologies.

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Bridging the Gap

MARCH 9, 2023

Are you looking for a business analyst job and finding a dizzying array of job titles? Do you have a title other than Business Analyst but know you really are a business analyst or have a fair amount of business analyst job responsibilities? Today, I am discussing business analyst job titles.

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Argon Digital

AUGUST 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore why defining software requirements is crucial for businesses engaged in the software selection process and delve into the pivotal roles of business analysts and product managers in this endeavor. This is where the process of defining software requirements becomes invaluable.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

JANUARY 19, 2023

I had the opportunity to speak with Kent McDonald on products, projects, and more with Kent McDonald author of How to be an Agile Business Analyst and Beyond Requirements: Analysis with an Agile Mindset (Agile Software Development Series). How would you define a project versus a product?

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Managed Agile

MARCH 16, 2020

Many people are aware of my Agile Project Management training which has been primarily designed for project managers. Many people are aware of my Agile Project Management training which has been primarily designed for project managers. What Are These New Challenges? Why Is This Training Important?

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Agilemania

MARCH 2, 2022

What comes to your mind when you hear the term Product Owner? . If terms like Product development, client interface, and product backlog management strike your mind, then you are on the right track as to what the Product Owner does. . What is Scrum? Benefits of CSPO.

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Agilemania

MARCH 10, 2022

Scaled Agile Framework is rising in popularity. 20-50% Increase in productivity . And to further testify the benefits of SAFe, 37% of the organizations use SAFe as per the 15th State of Agile Report. The path to these SAFe jobs are the SAFe certifications offered by Scaled Agile. . What is SAFe certification?” .

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Cprime

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In part 1 of this blog series , we discussed what the System Team is, what a Product Owner (PO) for the System Team does, and the essential skills for this role in relation to the System Team. Now we turn our attention to where you might find the Product Owner for the System Team. Business Analyst or Architect.

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The Uncommon League

MARCH 17, 2020

The past decade saw an explosion in demand for business analysts. The role of business analyst is constantly evolving along with the way we run our businesses. Let’s consider how the BA role has changed over the past few years and what this means for this career trajectories in 2020 and beyond.

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Business Analysts

JUNE 1, 2022

by Business Analysis, To develop valuable software, inevitably, someone needs to understand the business needs and translate them so that someone can materialise it into an executable outcome. The focus for this blog will be on how the Business Analyst supports the role of the Product Owner of software development and delivery.

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The BAWorld

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

The Product Ownership Analysis Certification (CPOA) Program offered by IIBA acknowledges the combination of Business Analysis and Product Ownership with an Agile approach to maximize value. CPOA Integration with Agile. On an Agile team, a Product Owner can be any number of people.

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The BAWorld

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The business universe is full of ideas and their implementations. No business in the history of mankind has become vanguard without proper execution by the ones who portended the far stretched future of possibilities filled with uncertainty. We will learn about types of product owners in this article. techcanvass.com.

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Cprime

MAY 20, 2021

Dating back to the early 2000s the Agile movement drove tremendous advancements in process maturity. But what’s the next evolution of Agile? There is a better way to understand and tell the product story. How do we bring products to life? We learned to work and deliver in iterations, and focus on progress.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

MARCH 4, 2022

Before we delve into understanding the importance of roadmaps in Business Analysis , let’s understand what a roadmap is. What is a Roadmap? A roadmap is a strategic plan or a GPS for the business that defines a goal or desired outcome and includes the major steps or milestones needed to reach it. It’s not a backlog.

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Tableau

MAY 11, 2022

VP, Product Management, Tableau. When you work in IT, you see first hand how the increasing business appetite for data stresses existing systems—and even in-flight digital transformations. Only 25% of IT leaders say their technology maximizes employee productivity. Connect and manage disparate data securely.

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Tableau

MAY 11, 2022

VP, Product Management, Tableau. When you work in IT, you see first hand how the increasing business appetite for data stresses existing systems—and even in-flight digital transformations. Only 25% of IT leaders say their technology maximizes employee productivity. Connect and manage disparate data securely.

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Capiro

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Business Analysis. Business analysis concerns the identification and definition of those vital changes, large and small, that all organisations must constantly make in order to: adapt. It’s concerned with defining changes to the way an organisation or enterprise does what it does. Roles and Qualifications in Business Analysis.

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The BAWorld

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In Agile and Scrum, the Product Owner has a vital role in accountability. And even if there are few specific instructions in the Scrum Guide for effective Product Ownership, the position is still vital for successful Agile and Scrum teams to function well. The Product Owner role was initially used in the Scrum framework.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Scrum is still the most popular framework per the 15th State of Agile Report. However, with the agile adoption rate going from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021 , more companies are set to join the bandwagon. . If you’re an aspiring Scrum Master , you will learn what Certified Scrum Master Certification (CSM) is and its benefits. .

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Monday

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This guide explores the benefits of obtaining a master’s in project management to progress your career, the best places to study, the costs, plus the jobs and salaries you can expect after qualifying. Get started What is a Master’s in Project Management? Why study a Master’s in Project Management?

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Word of Digits

APRIL 22, 2021

What is a Product Owner? What is its role and what are the tasks associated with its position? It is therefore easy to get a quick idea of what the role of a PO (yes, let’s call him by his pet name) is. However, the job of the PO is much larger and more inclusive than what you may read.

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Astera

JANUARY 18, 2023

With the growing reliance on APIs, effective API Lifecycle Management is critical for businesses looking to redefine customer experiences through the creation of shared, interactive applications. But what exactly does API lifecycle management entails? What is API Lifecycle Management?

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