When your Agile Requirements go Wrong, Part 1
The problem of Agile requirements going wrong is endemic; this is the first of a four-part series on what can go wrong, and how to fix it.
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Who owns Quality on a Scrum Team?
Unfortunately, quality is often skipped or overlooked when developing products using an Agile approach. So, who owns quality in Scrum?
Debate #18 – How are defects best handled in Agile?
In Agile, defects can be handled in different ways – so what should you do when you discover a bug? Find out how to handle defects in Agile.
Debate #9 – Story size – what’s an Epic, Theme, Feature…?
User Stories may be written at various sizes and levels, and there are different terms for them – so what should you call yours?
Debate #8 – Can Agile co-exist with Waterfall?
There’s not a one-size-fits-all project management approach, but I think that Agile can co-exist with Waterfall, albeit with some difficulty.
Debate #4 – What’s the best way to write Acceptance Criteria?
There are many ways to document Acceptance Criteria for your user stories. But what’s the best way? Check out some different methods.
Debate #3 – Is there a “right” way to write User Stories?
Is there is a “right” way to write User Stories? It sounds simple, but like Agile, User Stories are easy to learn but difficult to master.
10 ways Poor Requirements in Agile can cause Projects To Fail, Part 2
It’s a known fact that poor requirements can cause projects to fail. When using Agile, these problems can be even worse. Learn what to avoid.
17 Compelling Benefits of the CBAP® Certification
The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) is the premier organizing body for the Business Analysis profession. Their Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) certification is regarded as the “gold standard” and the highest achievement for business analysts. The requirements to sit this exam are substantial – for a reason. The IIBA® wants the certification to …
How do traditional Project roles change in Agile (Scrum)?
Scrum Roles In Scrum, as of the updated 2020 Scrum Guide, there are only three recognized roles: Product Owner Scrum Master Developers (formerly the Development Team) Now, let’s look at the responsibilities of each of these roles: Product Owner The Product Owner role on a Scrum Team is the most critical, and the most difficult …