Cprime

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

But often, the real issue is upstream: your backlog isn’t framed and refined properly to enable estimation. In this post, we’ll walk through how to build a value-focused backlog for technical products using discovery practices like story mapping. That’s why mature PMs know discovery comes before backlog definition.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 24, 2023

I also watched a lot of videos on Youtube about “ what a day looks like in the life of a BA ” or “ how a BA handles every stage of a project ”. I am talking about this today as I know for a lot of aspiring BAs, it’s always a question as to what roles they have to perform and how.

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BA Squared

JUNE 2, 2021

Be a champion of the Product and Customer Experience Vision. There is nothing better than a backlog refinement meeting that is getting into the nitty gritty technical details and someone says “Let’s reframe and remind ourselves what we are trying to get the user to do.”. How will we validate that this is the real customer?

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A reading list for BAs in product teams Many business analysis professionals work in a product setting. Whether you’re collaborating with, or acting as, a product owner, there are product management approaches that are useful for conducting business analysis. I personally love both frameworks.

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What a year it has been! yours, Igor [link] Requirements elicitation 1) Forging a Collaborative Customer–Development Partnership by Karl Wiegers Excellent software products are based on excellent requirements. > Keep reading… 4) Ask Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Open-Minded Responses by Karl Wiegers “What do you want?”

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Passionate BA

AUGUST 1, 2023

Business Analysis Articles 5 Common BA Questions Answered by Paula Bell Image source As a business analyst, I always hear the same questions when someone asks me, “What is it to be a BA.” But what if you can struggle less? The business analysis digest #36 is here! Hello there!

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Leading Agile

JUNE 29, 2022

The story is the same for an abundance of them—the Backlogs from which they operate fail to provide clarity on priority, definition, and scope. We find that the backlogs that Agile teams frequently operate from appear as a thematic list of items that the product owner wants built. Rethinking Backlogs.

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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. The Discovery track is all about quickly generating validated product backlog items, and the Delivery track is all about generating releasable software.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding that creating the conditions for teams, backlogs, and working tested product to exist is the real work of the transformation is critical. But what if that doesn’t work? What if the dependencies between teams or value streams are too great to overcome with coaching alone? You can’t simply blame the client.

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Leading Agile

JULY 28, 2022

They depend on the software or product they produce and their audience or market. Improved Quality of Software or Product. Product Fit. If you can’t regularly produce a working tested product, you likely won’t reach any of these desired outcomes. The Process of Producing Working, Tested Product. Cost Savings.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 26, 2023

What if I choose one method over the other? What is a use case? What is a user story? It also must state why the ability is required and what the benefits of that ability are. A user story is part of the (product/project) backlog. Which one to use? Which one to use when? Which one is better?

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 7, 2024

I realized that I have something to share with my followers in a more extended way than typical (not ChatGPT-generated) answers to those top-voice questions. Definition and classification of dependencies As usual, let’s start with the definition, which is rather made on my own. Sometimes it can be both.

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Smart Data Collective

JUNE 1, 2022

Artificial intelligence technology is becoming more important with each passing day. Companies in every industry from finance to manufacturing to hospitality are investing in AI to improve their business models. Companies around the world are projected to spend nearly $1.6 trillion on AI by 2030 , as they discover the countless benefits it offers.

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Leading Agile

JUNE 17, 2022

Large Products with Diverse Technology. Large Products with Diverse Technology. To begin an Agile Transformation, we must first recognize what exactly we’re transforming within the organization. Others can’t figure out why things aren’t working after multiple attempts. It’s easy to blame the people, the process, and the culture.

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Roman Pichler

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

An effective product strategy is key to successfully create, enhance, and manage a product. There is no point in worrying about the product details and writing user stories if a sound product strategy is missing. But what exactly is a product strategy? Figure 1: My Product Strategy Model.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ordering the product backlog – In Agile software development, the product backlog is a dynamic and crucial artifact. Properly ordering the product backlog is essential for ensuring that the most valuable and important items are addressed first. Let’s delve into this question.

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Roman Pichler

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

1 The Product Roadmap is a Feature-based Plan. Traditional product roadmaps are usually output-focussed plans that map a list of features, like registration, search, and reporting, onto a timeline. A feature-based product roadmap is easily mistaken for a commitment rather than a high-level plan that is likely to change.

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Cprime

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It contains all the work a Scrum team will do to create an increment (which is formed when it meets the quality measures required for the product as defined by the team’s definition of done ). Why create a sprint backlog? The Scrum Guide describes the sprint backlog as a plan by and for the developers.

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Passionate BA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

By focusing on these tips, we can navigate the complexities of outsourced development and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products. Keep reading to find out more about what Karl Wiegers thinks on the topic. System vs. Solution: What’s the Difference? Internal Product Management is Hard.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 30, 2023

what is one service a scrum master provides to the product owner? This involves: Removing Obstacles: The Scrum Master helps identify and remove any impediments or obstacles that may be hindering the Product Owner’s ability to prioritize and manage the product backlog effectively.

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BA Squared

JUNE 2, 2021

Moving into a Product Owner role means taking on more decision making authority. Once you are comfortable with this and it doesn’t stress you out, you are ready to move into Product Ownership. A big part of Product Ownership is decision making and prioritization. The art of pushing back on senior level stakeholders.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox. The Product Owner. The product owner is the voice of the customers. A product owner is accountable for maximizing the value by effectively managing the product and product backlog. The Scrum Master.

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Roman Pichler

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The Product Backlog is Too Big. A few years ago, I was asked to help a healthcare company with their agile transition and its impact on product management. One of the challenges the agile transition team was concerned about was the choice of the right product backlog tool, which at first seemed odd to me.

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Roman Pichler

MAY 11, 2021

Myth #1: The product owner must ensure that the stakeholders are satisfied. But the value a product creates is ultimately determined by its users: No product will be successful in the long run if it does not solve a specific user problem, create a tangible benefit, or help the users achieve a specific goal.

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Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As a result, we waste time on unnecessary tasks that won’t give us the expected result during product delivery. So, what’s the wait? What is Sprint Planning? Sprint planning happens at the beginning of the sprint, where the entire scrum team defines the sprint goal and determines the sprint backlog.

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BA Squared

AUGUST 16, 2021

Notice I said “working” and let me clarify what I mean by that! In this case, the team needs a very dedicated, hand on Product Owner who can do the analysis (big picture and all the details with the team) and/or a BA on the team. A team without good analysis skills will struggle to meet its product and sprint goals.

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Leading Agile

MAY 5, 2023

What do I mean? How many teams do you know that are complete and cross-functional and have everyone and everything necessary to deliver a working tested increment of product? How many have an empowered Product Owner or direct access to a real customer? How many have an empowered Product Owner or direct access to a real customer?

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Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As the technology is growing and evolving, the demand for SAFe® Product Owners is also increasing. Now, since we are discussing SAFe® Product Owners, let’s further discuss what is a Product Owner and what are the roles and responsibilities of SAFe® Product Owners. What Is A SAFe® Product Owner?

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At the core of Scrum is the Sprint, a time-boxed period during which a cross-functional team collaborates to deliver a potentially shippable product increment. Preparation Before Sprint Planning: Before gathering for the Sprint Planning meeting, the Scrum Team should have a well-refined Product Backlog. Part 1: What to Do?

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My Agile Partner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What is scrum – Scrum is the most popular framework in project management to help the company to become more agile. What is Scrum? Scrum teams are typically made up of three roles: Product Owner: The Product Owner is responsible for the product vision and backlog.

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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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Agile Velocity

AUGUST 15, 2022

From The Scrum Guide , the purpose of the Sprint Review is to “inspect the increment and adapt the backlog as needed.” . During the Review, the team and their stakeholders discuss what was worked on during the Sprint. Start by reiterating what the goal of the Sprint was. Trailers for what is “coming soon”….

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My Agile Partner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

What is an activity of the product owner ? In the realm of agile project management, the role of a Product Owner is pivotal to the successful development and delivery of a product. To shed light on this vital role, let’s delve into the key activities of a Product Owner.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

APRIL 14, 2023

Product backlog management is a crucial aspect of agile software development that enables businesses to deliver high-quality products that meet their customers’ needs. As a business analyst, mastering the art of product backlog management is essential for success in your role. What is a Product Backlog?

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My Agile Partner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Product Backlog: The product backlog is a prioritized list of all the user stories and features that need to be developed. Maintaining a well-organized and up-to-date backlog is crucial. These criteria outline what it means for a story to be considered complete and ready for release.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These proposals are intended for public discussion on social media and scrum.org, presented in a backlog-like format, organized by priority and importance rather than their sequence in the Scrum Guide. The Product Owner can decide to keep or remove any items in the Product Backlog.”

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 15, 2023

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] 1 No Strategy The first and most crucial mistake is to have no product strategy at all. When that’s the case, a product is usually progressed based on the features requested by the users and stakeholders. Take a productivity tools suite like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

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