What are Acceptance Criteria, and do you need them?
No User Story is complete with Acceptance Criteria; they provide the conditions that must be met, and are critical to agile project success.
Requirements
Requirements are the needs of an organization to develop a solution for a specific problem or opportunity; defining them is a business analysis activity.
What’s a Definition of Ready, and do you need one?
The Definition of Ready confirms the suitability of a User Story for development. If you want to produce quality increments, you need one!
What’s a Definition of Done, and do you need one?
A Definition of Done can vary widely between organizations, departments, and even teams, but it’s crucial that you have one. Find out why.
When your Agile Requirements go Wrong, Part 4
In the fourth and final blog in this series on what happens when Agile requirements go wrong, I tackle the final four anti-patterns.
When your Agile Requirements go Wrong, Part 3
The problem of Agile requirements going wrong is endemic; this is the third of a four-part series on what can go wrong, and how to fix it.
When your Agile Requirements go Wrong, Part 2
There are many ways requirements can go wrong in Agile. In Part 2 of 4, I tackle five more requirements anti-patterns so you can avoid them.
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.
When Product Owners cause Scrum Events to go Bad
Have you ever seen a Product Owner cause Scrum events to go bad? I have, and it’s not pretty. Read on to learn what NOT to do if you’re a PO.
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.
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.