A use case describes the possible outcomes of a specific goal that the solution will support. It features different paths that can be followed such as the main and alternative flows.
The main flow depicts the most direct way to … Read the rest
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Why you should go Agile
The Agile methodology was originally created in order to support the quick creation and deployment of software products.
Though it is now used in numerous industries, the fundamental principles of Agile which is that it is better to have a … Read the rest
What is business analysis ?
Business analysis is the act of enabling change in an organization by defining the business needs and recommending solutions that would deliver value to the stakeholders.
Business analysis enables an enterprise to express their needs, the reasons for the change, … Read the rest
What are business needs ?
All businesses have needs.
These needs can be based on what they need to fulfill their objectives or triggered by some unforeseen event, either way all businesses have needs which have to be fulfilled.
When a new business is started … Read the rest
Business analysis perspectives
Business analysis is a profession with many tasks and techniques. Within these tasks and techniques there are some which are specific to certain methodologies and technologies.
These specific tasks and techniques are known as perspectives.
These perspectives include:
- Agile.
- Business
The Agile perspective : change scope
The Agile Perspective describes the distinct aspects of business analysis when it is practiced in the agile environments context.
An Agile environment is an adaptable environment which incorporates the principles of constant change.
Business analysts working on agile initiatives need … Read the rest
The Agile perspective : business analysis scope
As we continue to review the Agile perspective, it is important that you remember these key points about the Agile methodology:
- An Agile environment is an adaptable environment which incorporates the principles of constant change.
- Business analysts working on agile
The Agile perspective : approaches and techniques
In this post, I would like to talk about the approaches and techniques that are used in Agile perspective.
Approaches: there are a range of approaches which can be used in the Agile perspective. What differentiates these techniques are … Read the rest
The Agile perspective : underlying competencies
To effectively apply the values and practices of the Agile methodology, the business analysts need to have a particular mindset.
These Agile values and principles are aligned with the Agile Manifesto which is focused on product development as a process … Read the rest
The Agile perspective : knowledge areas
We have talked about the Agile perspectives, its approaches and techniques but you may be wondering how they are linked to the business analysis tasks and practices as defined by the BABOK® Guide.
The agile business analyst uses the tasks … Read the rest