20 Myths About Business Analysis
In my nearly 20 years as a Business Analyst, I have witnessed many different myths come and go about this role. 20 years – 20 Myths Debunked!
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Becoming a Project Manager after being a Scrum Master
Moving from being a Scrum Master to a Project Manager is not common – however, I have seen it happen. Find out what it would take to switch.
Debate #2: Do you need Documentation in Agile?
How much documentation is needed in Agile? It depends. Are you in a regulated industry? Are you doing complex work? Learn how much you need.
10 ways Poor Requirements in Agile can cause Projects To Fail, Part 1
It is well-known that poor requirements are the top reason for project failure. For many years, this has been studied by the Standish Group, which produces their famous “Chaos Report” each year. However, the focus is mainly on project failure of traditional or waterfall approaches. My question is: what requirements issues in Agile environments contribute …
How to Earn IIBA®’s CBAP® Certification
Interested in what it takes to earn the IIBA®’s premier certification for business analysis, the CBAP®? Here’s my guide on how to do it!
How to Help Leaders Understand Agile
Becoming Agile is no simple task. However, when leaders are educated and enthusiastic about it, they can become its most ardent advocates.
More Agile Great Debates, Part 8
This time on “More Agile Great Debates”: incomplete backlogs, improvements, “special” Sprints, people swapping, and cross-functionality.
How to deal with Production Support issues in Agile
My clients ask: “How do we deal with Production Support issues in Agile when our Scrum Team supports both the product and its development?”
What happens in Scrum without a Definition of Ready?
I have long advocated that Scrum Teams have a “Definition of Ready”; if you don’t have one, there are many potential negative consequences.
Succeed at Digital Transformation by being agile
Digital Transformation is tough. To succeed, organizations must be more agile. Check out some guiding principles that can help your company.