Agile Business Consortium

APRIL 6, 2021

We asked our fantastic community to share what one agile book they’d gift someone. If you’ve read any of them, let us know your thoughts and be sure to comment if you have any other agile book recommendations! This is the first book to provide a simple, step-by-step guide to Agile Project Management approaches, tools, and techniques.

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280 Group

JULY 23, 2021

For our next installment of the Women in Product Management Series, I interviewed Cecile Leroux, Group Vice President, Product Research & Innovation at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). Find out what trends are happening; there are a lot of innovative ideas. Download the Trailblazing Women in Product Management E-Book.

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Growing Agile

JULY 6, 2017

One of the topics discussed was what innovation actually is and how we can foster it. We encounter many companies who count innovation as one of their company values, and lots who have innovation labs or teams. Yet so few seem to really be innovating, it made me wonder a bit more about this word that we use all the time.

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Business Analyst Learnings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

According to a study conducted by IBM in 2012, companies that perform well tend to innovate their business models quite frequently, compared to underperformers. Innovation is essential to remaining competitive if a business is to stay afloat and remain relevant.

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Business Analyst Learnings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

According to a study conducted by IBM in 2012, companies that perform well tend to innovate their business models quite frequently, compared to underperformers. Innovation is essential to remaining competitive if a business is to stay afloat and remain relevant.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Now let’s give credit when credit is due: The concepts, I am about to tell you are my notes of the blue ocean strategy ( very nice book, I recommend reading it ). The lesson here is clear: utility should drive technological innovation, not the other way around. What’s your move?

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 10, 2024

Frameworks like Dual Track Agile from Marty Cagan’s book “Inspired” influenced organizations to split their efforts into product discovery and delivery. A design sprint is a time-constrained (5-days), collaborative process used to tackle complex problems and develop innovative solutions.

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Simplilearn

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

APM framework was introduced by Mr. Jim Highsmith in the book, Agile project management – creating innovative products. Agile Project Management Framework is a modern agile framework that covers the entire lifecycle of a project. Read More.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 7, 2023

Over the years, he honed his skills, delved into the nuances of the discipline, and shared his insights through numerous articles, books, and presentations. One of Karl Wiegers’ most influential books, “ Software Requirements ,” has become a cornerstone for understanding the field.

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Business management app vcita, which allows small teams to handle client relationship management, payment collection, appointment booking and marketing activity under one platform, uses Google’s Looker BI software to generate reports from specific operational areas that already flow through the app. Performing Analysis in Natural Language.

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Passionate BA

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

A couple of months ago, I had a conversation with a bunch of seasoned business analysts about education, books, resources to learn from, etc. Author of numerous books, a software development consultant, speaker, trainer, songwriter, and just a great person! Renowned book author. Learning from Karl is always a pleasure.

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Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For those interested in AI and data, there is a list of 5 recommended books to get you started with AI, as well as an opinion on how generative AI is going to change requirements development. > Keep reading… 2) 5 Books for Business Analysts who want to transition to a career in Machine Learning and AI. But, how do you get started?

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My Agile Partner

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Design Thinking, created by Rolf Faste at Stanford in the 1980s, has emerged as a critical approach within businesses to foster innovation. While agile methodologies increasingly emphasize user-centricity, they didn’t directly address the growing need for innovation. What is Design Thinking?

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Smart Data Collective

JANUARY 6, 2021

The fact that AI makes the sector efficient and predictability friendly makes the sector ripe for innovation. While the article would have given you a snippet of what to expect, there are a number of innovative use cases poised to appear with time. The post How the Internet of Things and AI will Transform Sports Business?

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 13, 2019

We wake up and reach for our smartphones, we book our rides to the office on them, order our food on them, do our work on them… It is something that we cannot escape, as it has become as integrated into society as language. It sounds like a wonder, because it is, and it is a wonder that is fast becoming a familiar innovation in modern life.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 8, 2023

If you like what we do, please consider supporting this site by purchasing books from Amazon related to Business Analysis by clicking on the link below: Business Analysis Books Tools and Technology Investing in the right tools and technology is crucial to collect, analyze, and interpret data efficiently.

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Insight Software

MAY 14, 2021

Ray is a prominent and dynamic keynote speaker and research analyst working with clients on digital innovation, business model design, engagement strategies, customer experience, matrix commerce, and big data. Book Credits : 2. Book Credits : –. Book Credits : 3. Book Credits : 3. Book Credits : –.

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

These adaptable solutions can also scale down when the server load decreases, such as during peak and off-peak seasons of a ticket booking system. Many of the giants in the market, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google, are setting cloud trends with innovative technologies backed by solid security. Support and Uptime.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This month we take things to the next level and recognize community members who have written the book(s) on data! . This book is the latest in a growing list of DataFam-authored books, and I’m curious—how many of these are on your shelves, too? . The sequel, Innovative Tableau is just as fantastic. . Tableau Desktop .

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Tableau

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This month we take things to the next level and recognize community members who have written the book(s) on data! . This book is the latest in a growing list of DataFam-authored books, and I’m curious—how many of these are on your shelves, too? . The sequel, Innovative Tableau is just as fantastic. . Tableau Desktop .

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BA Brew

JUNE 2, 2023

Topics discussed include: what motivated Ann Bonny and Mary Read to challenge the norms; the freedom and equality of the pirate life; how the Pirate Code and questioning rules applies to innovation and change; the power of collaborative rule setting and collective values; the impact of lockdown on attitudes to leadership and more. ?‍☠️

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Smart Data Collective

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Auto transport companies use data analytics in innovative ways as well. If you have ever double booked an appointment time, you know that productivity applications within a business can help streamline efficiency. However, there are plenty of other applications of big data after the manufacturing process is finished.

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Modern Analyst

MARCH 13, 2024

However, maintaining resilience and adaptability enables me to navigate through obstacles and find innovative solutions to anything that pops-up. Business analysis resources such as articles, blogs, templates, forums, books, along with a thriving business analyst community can be found at [link]

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

On the other hand, digital transformation involves embracing digital innovations to get away with the obsolete, time-consuming, and traditional ways of doing business. Marketing technology pertains to using computer or software programs and other digital mediums to promote a product or service. Lead Generation.

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 20, 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) is among the emerging innovations that promise to transform schooling by introducing better-connectivity and making different procedures more collaborative. Scanmaker is another tool that allows users to scan text from books and documents. What is IoT? Collecting Student Data through Smart Cards.

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Vitality Chicago

AUGUST 31, 2022

After reading Karim Harbott’s excellent book The 6 Enablers of Business Agility , I learned a better approach. You can read my review of Harbott’s book here.] Exploit work is not new or innovative. The strategy here is to compete through innovation and sometimes the reinvention of the entire organization.

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 15, 2023

It is to solve a business problem with an innovative and customer-friendly solution or to grab a foreseen market opportunity to grow a business's revenue. Just remember that you are a BA who can solve any problem with his/her innovative mindset. Book a time with Bhavini on topmate.io

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Roman Pichler

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To put it differently, it’s hard to innovate and have the courage to make and learn from mistakes if you don’t believe that your boss is supportive and understanding. To do so, attend my Product Leadership Training and read or listen to my book How to Lead in Product Management. See Peter G.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Technology Companies Technology companies often use ROI metrics to measure the impact of investments in innovation and development. Metrics like user engagement, customer satisfaction, and market share provide insights into the returns on investments in technology and innovation.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A book titled “Software Craftsmanship” was published in 2001 to differentiate between developers confined to an industrial mindset and agile developers. ” Sandro Mancuso’s book, “The Software Craftsman: Professionalism, Pragmatism, Pride,” has become a reference in the world of development.

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Managed Agile

JANUARY 5, 2023

Another concept that is very relevant to both Southwest Airlines and Boeing is the idea of “value disciplines” One of my favorite books on this subject is “The Discipline of Market Leaders” by Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema. In the case of Southwest Airlines, it is operational excellence. Operational Excellence.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Plus as a bonus some curated lists of books recommended for product managers, BAs, and architects. Curated reading Great books for business analysts that work in products Ten Essential Books for IT Architecture Thanks folks! Enjoy the reading ;) Business analysis career articles 1) What is a Business Analyst? — One

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BizAcuity

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Over the years, the rise of information technology helped in the innovation of sales enablement solutions and software products. Sales Analytics is used to determine the success of the previous sales drive and forecast in addition to determine how future sales will fare.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They have an experimentation mindset To continue to innovate and lead changes, nimble organizations must be aware that experimenting will come with risks. Between each horizon, there are upstream and downstream feedback loops, which means that the outcomes within the three horizons are in constant movement.

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280 Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

This helps us to be innovative and better understand our customers and how a product could be successful in different markets, for different segments and users. But having an open mind and allowing for unpredictability will push you to build innovative products, shift priority, change goals, and allow the whole team to try new things.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Although I would still stick to my point that most industries are now moving towards the idea of having a Business Analyst to solve any business problem with an innovative mindset. Book a time with Bhavini on topmate.io But for the sake of simplicity, you can consider 4–5 industries to be leading in this race: IT What are these ? — Industries

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Roman Pichler

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

But as long as innovation, change, and risk are present, this approach is ineffective. Identifying and addressing the key risks in the product strategy is best done iteratively, as I explain in more detail in my book Strategize. You can find more advice on collaborative decision-making in my book How to Lead in Product Management.).

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