Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 9, 2022

Agile helps with making the software development process faster and maintaining the quality of software. However, Agile technology defies this rule of thumb, especially when developers leverage big data effectively. Agile helps improve the quality of the work being done. Below are the things to consider: 1. Categorizing data.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 3, 2024

Not every agile transformation looks the same. Lots of heavy planning, long funding cycles , and many constraints. And one of the reasons why companies struggle with Agile is because Agilists value the upper right-hand quadrant—adaptive-emergent. It all depends on how agile you want to be. This is the quadrant of heroics.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash Remember when Agile first showed up? But for many of us, things didn’t quite work out as planned. This is just one way Agile can go wrong. Remember your first planning poker session? Why This Matters When Agile goes wrong, it causes big problems. It felt so precise.

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Timo Elliott

DECEMBER 6, 2024

At UKISUG Connect 2024, AstraZeneca charted their plans for the future, with some help from SAP. Key Takeaways: Plan for Uncertainty : Build flexibility into software contracts, allowing for adjustments in volume, scope, and functionality. Early planning and alignment with leadership are essential.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 17, 2024

But agile transformation isn’t a black art. It can be planned, tracked, and measured. A Basecamp is an intermediate step along the agile journey that allows you to measure progress and claim an intermediate victory before the next leg of your transformation journey. But what if that doesn’t work?

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Timo Elliott

JANUARY 4, 2021

I recently participated in a web seminar on the Art and Science of FP&A Storytelling, hosted by the founder and CEO of FP&A Research Larysa Melnychuk along with other guests Pasquale della Puca , part of the global finance team at Beckman Coulter and Angelica Ancira , Global Digital Planning Lead at PepsiCo. And finally, agility.

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Agile Velocity

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When it comes to Sprint Planning in the Scrum framework, precision and predictability are paramount. Yet Sprint Planning based on story points and average velocity, while popular, has inherent flaws. The central idea is to repeatedly simulate an event using varied random inputs, and then use statistics to analyze the outcomes.

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Timo Elliott

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The presentation offered a rare glimpse into how an agile and forward-thinking organization like WaterWipes tackled the critical issue of data governance during a time of significant digital transformation. Impact of Errors : Erroneous data posed immediate risks to operations and long-term damage to customer trust.

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Analysts Corner

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash Have you ever felt daily standup as, a waste of time not getting any insights on progress towards the goal status meeting where every team member updates what they are working on then, there is a high chance that the organisation or the team assumed that a set of rituals can make them agile.

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Timo Elliott

MAY 10, 2023

It has grown through lots of mergers and acquisitions, has around 5,000 employees, and is planning for further rapid growth. The company has a strategic plan, a business plan, and a financial plan. The company owns and operates a diverse network of short line railroads, terminals, ports, and repair terminals.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Boost Business Operation Agility. Business agility doesn’t only mean making informed decisions. You should keep conducting real-time data streaming analytics to improve the agility of your business operation. Try focusing on using up to date information to enable your company’s day to day operation to become more agile.

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Simplilearn

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Now, with the advent of agile and DevOps, the software is produced and released every day. Developing and deploying software requires much planning, and it's also. In the past, developing and deploying software was done in weeks or even days. Read More.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Extra-list First and foremost, a business analysis professional MUST start with the Agile Extension of the BABoK® and the Guide to Product Ownership Analysis (POA). These are official knowledge guides from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) that focus on agility and product ownership.

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Establish an Agile System of Governance to guide this (and other) efforts. Adaptive Governance This is an adaptive and dynamic process best served by agile governance. Quantify the economic benefit of improving each capability (performance, market fit, availability, quality, etc.) Decide the transformation approach for each capability.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Understanding a day in the life of a BA depends on whether the project is a Waterfall Project or an Agile Project. But talking about the current trend, where 71% of companies in the US are using Agile over Waterfall, the scenarios are a bit different. I am assuming you are aware about Agile and its different events.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

The right approach can allow organizations to improve their operations, become more agile, and compete in the market better. To help you develop a change management plan, here are some essential things to consider: Planning. Planning is a crucial step towards any change.

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Cprime

MAY 8, 2024

Join us as we unravel the complexities of Agile transformation, offering insights and strategies for turning perceived setbacks into springboards for success. This transition places leaders, many of whom are navigating the waters of agility and enterprise thinking for the first time, in a precarious position.

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The BAWorld

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Agile project management, which considers sprint zero and spike, breaks down the project management process into easily manageable portions known as Sprints to make it more manageable. As a result of its success, businesses are now beginning to apply Agile concepts to project management across departments. What Is Sprint Zero in Agile?

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Timo Elliott

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Focus on Long-Term Success : SAP’s emphasis on a “clean core” and structured innovations ensures businesses can scale their investments while remaining agile. Plan for AI Integration : Leverage the resources available to prepare for your AI future. SAP Connect 2024 was a reminder that success is a collective journey.

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 17, 2022

Indeed, the art of creating, curating, and preserving quality project, product, and process documentation is facing a crisis in the age of “agile.” This documentation can be in the form of requirements documents, user manuals, technical documentation, or even simple project planning documentation. Stay agile.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 16, 2023

Know your most productive time and plan your tasks according to it, unless it is a collaborative effort for which I have to plan around other people’s most productive time as well. Plan for no more than 3 top tasks for a day, and make sure I complete those during my most productive hours. Bring your attention to the focus line.

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The BAWorld

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

If you are planning to appear for ECBA , CCBA or CBAP certification exams, then checkout our courses. If you are planning to appear for ECBA , CCBA or CBAP certification exams, then checkout our courses. Changes In the list of Techniques A number of techniques from the Agile extension were added to the prior version.

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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. Huge User Stories : If your user stories cannot be developed in the planned iteration, they are too big.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

company market entry plan should be consistent with company resources, budget, and long-term goals. Stay Agile and Adaptable Successful startups are known for their adaptability. Agility enables you to react swiftly to changing market conditions, grasp new opportunities, and deal with unexpected problems.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 18, 2022

Why is a testing platform a necessity for Agile-teams? A significant role in this matter is played by the fact that more and more companies are implementing Agile and DevOps methodologies. High quality test automation platform allows QA engineers to plan and complete all the required work. Deep data analysis. One place of truth.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 8, 2023

I personally have loads of BA, Agile, product, automation and design certifications and I’ve found the knowledge gained extremely useful in my various projects. Make sure you understand the requirements for the certification you are pursuing and make a plan to meet them. Make a study plan and set aside dedicated study time each week.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 20, 2021

Stick to a plan. If you want more stable, less stressful, and higher overall returns, it’s worthwhile to stick to a plan and continue making rational, thoughtful decisions – even if you’re freaking out inside. You could also hire a financial advisor to help you design higher-level plans. Finally, it’s vital to remain agile.

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BA Squared

JUNE 2, 2021

Agile Transformation, Digital Transformation, The Need for Speed, No BA Needed in Scum….What Integrated into the strategic, planning and development processes. What does all this mean to BAs and the “new normal”? Here to stay are analysis models that are more tightly integrated into other processes. Enter true business analysis!

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 23, 2022

For instance, the branding and marketing experts of the Superbowl would benefit from big data when planning the promotion and organization before it takes place. When it comes to sports, big data plays an essential role in the execution of competitive events and audience engagement. Big Data and Sports Broadcasting.

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With so many people claiming to be ‘experts’ in this field and giving advice on how businesses should plan and execute their website design processes, you want to be careful not to fall for any of the following misconceptions that circulate out there. The truth is that many people find themselves at crossroads when they need a website.

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Smart Data Collective

MARCH 26, 2021

The times when software used to be developed in cascade methodology are long gone, with agile development taking its place. You, as a customer, must also be flexible to some extent to accommodate the fallacy planning in software development, where people tend to be optimistic about the time and effort required to bring a product to life.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 14, 2021

With bots, you can lower labor overhead, streamline customer communication, and improve your website dwell time considerably, and get results as per your marketing plan. Create agile, adaptive L&D programs for better learning outcomes. In fact, 61% of people prefer to “converse” with bots rather than with human agents.

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The Product Lead must be the master of the project’s business plan. The Tech Lead is someone who understands Agile methodology thoroughly, enjoying a technical background, as well as business savvy. Plan for discovery. He or she must speak the language of the business and know how to excite passion in a team. Roles filled.

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Timo Elliott

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

First, everybody wants to innovate faster, to be more agile, to be able to react quickly to changes in today’s uncertain business environments. All the industry analysts have a similar vision of what that agile future of business looks like. Innovating Faster. But how do they do that? Analysis to Action. Conclusion.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Otherwise, it is a good idea to get an understanding of Docker, especially if you plan on working on complex data science projects. What is Docker and How Is It Different. You can skip this section if you are already aware of Docker. Using Docker is almost similar to using Virtual Machine. No More Need of Heavy Resources.

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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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BA Squared

JANUARY 5, 2021

Take some time to plan your year! I know this sounds funny, but just like product and project planning, we need to have a vision and intention for the year. Without a dedicated plan, everyone else’s vision and priorities will rule your time and energy. A bit of planning can help you serve others while looking out for yourself!

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