What are the Best BAs Doing Differently?

What are the Best BAs Doing Differently?

What do the best BAs do differently? It’s a hot topic I’ve been discussing with industry leaders who are members of BA-Cube. You may be surprised to learn the qualities that set the best BAs apart, aren’t tactical skills related to requirement tools...
Top 7 Things BAs Should Be Doing On An Agile Team

Top 7 Things BAs Should Be Doing On An Agile Team

If you are like most BAs today, you are either on an agile team or know that it is coming soon! Here are 7 things you should be doing as a BA on an agile team:   Practice The Product Vision in the Mirror Every Day. That’s right! Know your product vision and...
How You Add Value: Should BAs be Paid on Commission?

How You Add Value: Should BAs be Paid on Commission?

Years ago, I read an article on CIO.com, Should IT Workers Unionize. The author put forward the notion of IT workers unionizing. I find this concept fascinating, and one I completely disagree with. I feel it would promote people to work, but not work on the right...
User Stories: Your First Step Should Always Be Back

User Stories: Your First Step Should Always Be Back

Have you ever played an outfield position in baseball or softball? As an outfielder, your primary responsibility is catching pop flies. When you hear the crack of the bat, there’s a moment of panic as you try to figure out where the ball is headed. For young players,...
Is Your Brain Like Concrete or a Caterpillar?

Is Your Brain Like Concrete or a Caterpillar?

Do you approach your analysis work like concrete or a caterpillar? Your mindset matters in all aspects of project life! You can pour information in and let it set like concrete or you can continuously feed it and let it grow and adapt like a caterpillar. Here’s...