Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Whether you’re collaborating with, or acting as, a product owner, there are product management approaches that are useful for conducting business analysis. Here are some book recommendations covering everything from the product process and discovery interviews to problem framing and documentation.

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Simplilearn

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The user story is a significant aspect of agile software development, where the end user is at the focal point. It is the smallest unit of work in an agile framework that bridges the gap between. Read More.

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Simplilearn

JULY 2, 2022

Many managers and leaders are getting worried about the employee-driven system that will make things obsolete as companies start to incorporate the agile framework. These issues mainly arise in the middle pack of managers. Read More.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

When it comes to product management, we tend to hear a lot more about things like road mapping, requirements gathering, and wireframing because the mechanics of the job are easier to explain. What are Metrics For Product Management? What are KPIs For Product Management? Types of KPIs for Product Management.

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Introduction To discuss empowerment in product management, I find it helpful to distinguish three main levels of decision-making authority, product delivery, product discovery, and product strategy, as the model in Figure 1 shows. [1]

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Do you use the Scaled Agile Framework in your firm or organization? Have you heard everyone else is going agile or embracing lean, and you’re not sure what it means? Keep reading if you’re uncertain if your firm would benefit from employing a product manager. Who is a Product manager?

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Leading Agile

MAY 26, 2020

Questions of how does Agile apply to infrastructure and what does TBM have to do with Agile were in my mind. A shift to a product focus. Product Focus. As we look at recent thinking around Agile, there are more and more articles on a shift from Project to Product, flow of work, and value-streams.

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Leading Agile

JULY 22, 2022

When working toward becoming an Agile Organization, many companies begin by applying Agile methodologies at the team-level and then call the Transformation done. The problem is that even when you do it perfectly, establishing a team-level Agile Delivery Model is almost always insufficient. Product Mismanagement.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 5, 2022

Additionally, as the person in charge of the product, you typically have to contribute to the meeting, share your expertise, and actively shape product decisions. This might be your Scrum Master or an agile coach. For a more detailed discussion, see my article Use Decision Rules to Make Better Product Decisions.).

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 30, 2022

Once we get started on the journey toward becoming Agile—whether we’re at the start or further along in the process—we often notice there’s conflict between different parts of the organization. This is usually because we start with team-level Agility thinking that’s all we need. Ultimately, our goal isn’t just to be Agile.

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Simplilearn

JULY 16, 2021

An Agile team has three main roles - development team, testing team, and product manager. In this typical team, the product owner is the ultimate decision-maker for the project. This is where an Agile. Read More.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

‘Product Owner vs Product Manager’ is a topic that has been debated infinite times in many communities. . These roles are pretty contextual depending on what processes or framework you opt for to build and sustain your product. Who is a Product Manager, and what do and the roles and responsibilities?

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Productside

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Introduction Over the past few decades, the adoption of Agile development methodologies by product teams has skyrocketed. Agile, born in 2001 when 17 software developers created the Agile Manifesto at a Utah ski lodge, has revolutionized how we develop software.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

But organizational change management is a necessary evil. The right approach can allow organizations to improve their operations, become more agile, and compete in the market better. The first step in successful organizational change management is understanding how change happens. Better Collaboration.

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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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Analysts Corner

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Declining Numbers Tech layoffs began with the mass culling of software engineers and their managers nearly two years ago, but then it spread to the UX, product and agile functions. Business analysts were exceptionally well placed to become highly effective product owners as agile took off, but failed to do so.

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Clarasys

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Discover how to apply Agile product management in regulated public sector environments, emphasising vision, adaptability, risk management, and collaboration. The post Implementing Agile product management in regulated environments appeared first on Clarasys International Business Consultancy.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Scaled Agile Framework, SAFe® is the world’s leading framework for Business Agility. The seven core competencies each have three dimensions making it a total of twenty-one dimensions to enable Business Agility. These dimensions contain some of the practices, patterns, and guidelines to Scale Agility across the enterprise.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework or SAFe is a set of organization and workflow patterns intended to guide organizations in scaling lean and agile practices. SAFe endorses alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams. Agile software development. Lean Product Development. Lean Product Development.

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Cprime

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

As customers scale from their loose confederation of Scrum teams to the formality of the Scaled Agile Framework©, features often become a source of confusion and sometimes consternation. Agile Alliance continues: “There is no standard form to represent epics. Here is an example provided by Scaled Agile, Inc.:

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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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Cprime

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Like a long and winding mountain road, the journey to agile maturity is neither fast nor straightforward. In this series of articles , we want to share that map: a clear description of what you should expect to see across all five phases of Agile maturity. Phase One – The Agile Team. Agile Training.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

First, however, you might wonder how Disney implements its agile framework at such a large scale. This article will discuss how Disney can use the Scaled Agile Framework® to address the challenges a large organization will face when implementing it in its software development process. How Did Scaled Agile Framework® Work for Disney?

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Productside

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Introduction Over the past few decades, the adoption of Agile development methodologies by product teams has skyrocketed. Agile, born in 2001 when 17 software developers created the Agile Manifesto at a Utah ski lodge, has revolutionized how we develop software.

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Productside

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of product management, the quest to become a proficient coach and consultant knows no bounds. As product managers, our reach extends beyond borders and cultures, and it is crucial to understand and adapt to unique perspectives of those we teach and advise. What did you have for breakfast today?

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Scaled Agile Framework, SAFe® is the world’s leading framework for Business Agility. The seven core competencies each have three dimensions making it a total of twenty-one dimensions to enable Business Agility. These dimensions contain some of the practices, patterns, and guidelines to Scale Agility across the enterprise.

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Domo

APRIL 14, 2021

If you attended Domopalooza 2021 or have read anything about it, then you know that data agility is one of the three principles that not only form the foundation of Domo but enable modern BI for all. But what exactly is data agility? Domo CEO Josh James described data agility at greater length during his Domopalooza keynote address.

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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. This article explores practices proposed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) that make Product Owners excel in their work.

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Agilemania

MAY 3, 2022

Agile product management is the most preferred approach to developing new products, services, or solutions. It should come as no surprise since the Agile adoption rate increased from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021. . How does agile adoption start? And, how do you start learning Agile? What Is Agile?

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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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BA Times

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If you are working in products, you certainly have realized product management handle requirements differently. This article presents how discovery techniques popular within product management fit in the three types of requirements: business, stakeholder and solution.

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Argon Digital

MAY 30, 2023

Mastering Product Management In today’s fast-paced business environment, product management plays a crucial role in driving the success of products and organizations. Understanding the Role of a Product Manager The role of a product manager extends far beyond overseeing the development of a product.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Today, we at Agilemania are proud to share that we have become a Scaled Agile Gold Partner. Why Scaled Agile Framework? It is the Framework of Choice for Leading Organizations to scale agile. Fast forward, a decade later, SAFe® had become a celebrity among the agile frameworks. 47% indicated team productivity.

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Cprime

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

– A product-centric framework can lead to improved business performance by enhancing customer satisfaction, increasing market reach, and fostering a higher rate of innovation through focused, cross-functional teams and outcome-driven metrics. What are the key practices of a product-centric operating model?

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Cprime

MARCH 8, 2022

As an Agile Coach and trainer, one of most common questions I receive is regarding Agile certifications. Many teams that I support are new to the Agile world. Scaled Agile Inc. SAFe POPM – Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager. Project Manager, Program Manager. Current Role.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

One of the biggest challenges in agile project management is determining what tasks are needed to complete a project, how long each should take, and who needs to carry them out. The agile release plan helps in aligning the teams by addressing multiple aspects that can contribute to creative and innovative problem-solving.

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Vitality Chicago

APRIL 30, 2021

Human Resources may not be what comes to mind when you think Agile. The policies created by the HR team at Netflix were innovative and a key enabler to growth and agility. Even if you aren’t Netflix, there HR can still lead agility. There are two key ways that HR can embrace agility. How can HR enable agile?

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