Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Similarities and differences between Nimble and the model of the 6 Business Agility Enablers The concept of a Nimble organization is still sometimes compared to the capability of having Business Agility. In a previous article , I compared the Nimble concept to the Business Agility model from the Business Agility Institute (BAI).

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BA Times

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK) does not currently contain an official list of principles for successful change initiatives. However, IIBA’s Agile Analysis Guide provides 7 […]. Therefore, Business Analysis principles are the basic rules that should be followed to manage changes successfully.

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Vitality Chicago

APRIL 29, 2022

I try to do what I can to keep up with the new agile books being released so that I can maintain the popular blog, The 5 Best Agile Books of 2021. All the recommended books on that list are books that I have read and most are books that I rely on, recommend, and gift all the time. Scaling Agile.

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Vitality Chicago

MAY 26, 2022

I have the pleasure of reviewing Bob Galen’s Extraordinarily Badass Agile Coaching book. Bob collaborated with many people to create this book. Foremost would be his co-creators of the book – Mark Summers, Jennifer Fields and Rhiannon Galen-Personick. It has certainly colored this review of his book.

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Growing Agile

JULY 6, 2020

This is the second part of the blog series were we discuss the 12 Agile Principles. Dan Pink in his book “ Drive ” shows us there are 3 main facets to motivation in knowledge workers: Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose. The post The 12 Agile Principles. appeared first on Growing Agile.

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The BAWorld

OCTOBER 25, 2020

We have launched our Business Analyst Interview Audio Book after releasing the paperback edition on Amazon. The Audio book is created for the professionals prefer to listen. Audio Book is available on Mobile App and is a great way to listen to even while travelling. This audio book comes with Android and iOS app.

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Vitality Chicago

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

I am always on the lookout for great books. Recently a fellow Agile Coach recommended General Stanley McChrystal’s Team of Teams book to me. Wow, I was really blown away by this book! It is a great book with many lessons for Agile Leaders ! I hope that you will be inspired to read the book.

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Vitality Chicago

JUNE 28, 2022

In 2021, I first published my list of the best agile books, organized by role. I am a big fan of book learning and I am happy that my recommendations are serving a need. This includes some newly published books as well as some I finally read. It isn’t easy to limit the list to just 5 best agile books!

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Leading Agile

MARCH 29, 2023

I don’t spend a bunch of time on LinkedIn, but the other day, I was scrolling around and happened to catch a thread where some folks in the Agile community were debating if SAFe was actually Agile. In short, it really comes down to what you mean by Agile and Agility. One of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto.

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InfoQ Articles

JANUARY 7, 2021

The book The Rise of the Agile Leader by Chuck Mollor is a blueprint for leaders navigating change in the pursuit of success. By Ben Linders, Chuck Mollor.

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Vitality Chicago

JUNE 26, 2022

I first stumbled across Karim Harbott in a 2020 YouTube Video that he created called the The 6 Enablers of Business Agility. By itself the video wasn’t revolutionary but I did find the way Harbott organized the various aspects of business agility into the 6 enablers quite helpful. This post is focused on the book.

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Data Pine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But with so many business analytics books out there and so little time, how do you decide which ones are worth your time? But before we unveil our definitive rundown of intelligence and business analytics books, let’s explore some facts, figures, and insights that will inspire you while steering your success in the exciting world of BI.

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Vitality Chicago

JANUARY 1, 2022

I love books and most of the books I have today are on Agile, Scrum, or related topics like Lean, leadership or teamwork. For me, every book I read reminds me of just how much I have to learn. To be effective as an Agile Trainer and Coach, you really need to have a deep understanding of a wide range of topics.

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Agile Velocity

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of having a conversation with Pam Ashby, a strategist at the Agile Business Consortium , to explore the world of Business Agility. Business Agility is a topic that’s been gaining momentum and for a good reason. What is Business Agility?

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Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2023

Agile needs to be tied to business-driven results. If not, then we start measuring things like people trained, teams doing Scrum, or the organization’s sentiment toward Agile to tell us if we’re succeeding. If your Agile isn’t helping you do that, then it’s not really Agile at all. First, how are we forming teams?

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Leading Agile

APRIL 7, 2023

As a community, we have developed a handful of team-based Agile approaches over the years; some of which we would consider scaled. Implementing Agile, especially in larger, more complex organizations, still seems to be a black art. All the things we consider hallmarks of a small team, Agile methodology. But here we are.

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BA Times

APRIL 6, 2023

The Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK) does not currently contain an official list of principles for successful change initiatives. However, IIBA’s Agile Analysis Guide provides 7 […] The post Best of BATimes: 16 Business Analysis Principles appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 26, 2022

A view from business analysis reference guides It’s not new that a good application of business analysis practices (traditional or agile) helps Product Owners improve their day-to-day work. From working closely with the team on a daily basis, to see far better “the forest through the trees” at a roadmap and an organizational level.

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

When I first learned about Agile methods in 2002, the principles seemed to offer an ideal solution to many organizational issues common at the time. It’s time now to move forward to the next level of proficiency in software delivery; what we might call “post-Agile.” Stable Team. Dedicated Team. Team Spaces.

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Agile Velocity

MAY 14, 2020

Did you know you can maximize your chances of achieving desired business outcomes by combining DevOps with an Agile transformation? When you hear “Business Outcomes,” “DevOps,” and/or Agile transformation” – what comes to mind? Agile Transformation. Agile transformations and DevOps initiatives are complementary.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For delivery, agile development methods contributed to frequent releases to the market. From the book “ Jobs to be Done — Theory to Practice ” by Anthony Ulwick The behaviors of the customers that afterward lead to the definition of the “hired” job are identified by observation. There are more out there that could be in the article.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 2, 2023

When people say they have a culture problem that’s preventing them from sustaining change in an Agile Transformation, what they’re really saying is that they have a cognitive dissonance problem. You have an inability to help people see how Agile is going to improve the organization. And we want people to think in small batches.

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Agile Business Consortium

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) phenomenon often referenced in the business (particular business agility) field, was brought into sharp focus for most organizations. The ability to pivot, ‘throw out the rule book’ and come together around a shared purpose have been key elements for survival during this period.

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Vitality Chicago

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The sad reality is that though well-intentioned, most agile transformations fail. To be clear, agile transformation success is different than agile project success. Success rates for agile tend to be significantly higher than those for traditional approaches, and there are plenty of data points to support that.

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Vitality Chicago

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I am excited to share with you my discussion with agility and resilience coach Anjali Leon. This is our first agile coach interview in what I plan as a series of discussions intended to bring some diversity of thinking and opinions and to amplify voices that may not otherwise be heard. I am calling it Fresh Agile Voices or FAVs!

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Analysts Corner

MAY 24, 2023

A typical BA workflow for an agile project When I was trained in Business Analysis, I always tried to join the pieces I had learnt. Hence, this article will walk you through a typical workflow for a BA in an Agile/Scrum project. Book a time with Bhavini on topmate.io

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BA Squared

DECEMBER 7, 2020

If your agile project is struggling to stay above water, it’s possible you have holes in your user stories! When I coach agile teams, I often see user stories organized by technology component instead of user value. Why Agile Teams Need More Than User Stories To Build Great Products. Agile doesn’t mean skipping the analysis!

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Growing Agile

JANUARY 10, 2023

The whole certification model needed a shake up, and I’m glad that the Agile Mastery Institute is aiming to do just that! This Pathway is based on the RE-TRAINED model in Geoff’s famous book Scru m Mastery. The post Agile Mastery Institute in Africa appeared first on Growing Agile.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The best way to achieve early ROI with Agile is to create a delivery engine where the teams at the execution level are aligned with the business strategy. Or, to learn more about how we think about and approach Agile Transformation, you can download our Agile Transformation white paper here: www.leadingagile.com/whitepaper.

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Vitality Chicago

APRIL 29, 2022

Agile ways have become mainstream for software and technology teams. Can those teams and departments use agile practices to boost their business agility ? Can those teams and departments use agile practices to boost their business agility ? Applying Agile Practices to Boost Business Agility. #1

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Vitality Chicago

JANUARY 2, 2022

Are you looking for some great agile articles? The Best Agile Blogs of 2021. #1 1 – The 5 Best Agile Books for 2021. It is not just a list of 5 books – I’ve actually created a list of 5 Best Agile Books specific to each of the following audiences: Scrum Masters. Agile Coaches.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

MARCH 20, 2024

In recent years, we have seen substantial pushback on many fronts against Agile as a viable and important project management methodology.

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Vitality Chicago

MAY 31, 2022

I was recently asked to be an Expert Agile Witness in a legal battle centering around agile ways of working. The case revolved around the agile contracting approach used for an application development project. Does agile ways of working guarantee a final working solution? Key Takeaways – Agile Contracts: 1.

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Dataversity

MARCH 25, 2021

Around the globe, an audible sigh of relief was heard as we entered a new year and left 2020 behind for the history books. Last year’s focus on crisis management and uncertainty due to the global COVID-19 pandemic made long-term thinking difficult, and only the most agile […].

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Analysts Corner

JULY 7, 2023

Over the years, he honed his skills, delved into the nuances of the discipline, and shared his insights through numerous articles, books, and presentations. One of Karl Wiegers’ most influential books, “ Software Requirements ,” has become a cornerstone for understanding the field.

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Vitality Chicago

APRIL 30, 2021

Human Resources may not be what comes to mind when you think Agile. Patty McCord was the Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and her book Powerful, Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility describes the strategic partnership she shared with CEO Reed Hasting through the growth years of Netflix. How can HR enable agile?

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InfoQ Articles

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Using the familiar “patterns” approach, the book Retrospectives Antipatterns by Aino Vonge Corry describes unfortunate situations that can sometimes happen in retrospectives.

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