Most teams spend too much time on documentation. When planning, elicitation, and analysis are done well, documentation becomes simple and speedy. I think most people agree in theory. They are hungry to reduce documentation and speed up their requirements process, but...
How do you start your requirements process? Many agile and traditional teams start their process by defining features. While I don’t always disagree with this approach, it’s a potentially dangerous and slippery slope if teams are not careful. The mindset...
Is it possible for Business Analysts to shift seamlessly between agile, traditional, hybrid, waterfall and package software projects? Yes! BAs can build a toolkit that promotes success in every environment, and honestly, that Swiss-Army skill set is a necessity for...
I typically use my blogs to offer tips and tricks for business analyst and product owner roles, but in recent months, I have been hearing about and seeing several BAs stepping into ScrumMaster/Iteration Lead roles. Is this a trend? Well, I won’t go that far, but...
After a fall filled with work travel, I am so happy to be HOME for the holidays! It’s truly time for reflection, celebration and maybe even a little relaxation! Looking back on the year, one guiding principle stands out in my personal and professional...
