Is Agile right for you?
Morgan Is Agile Right for you? The “it” thing in the IT-BA world right now seems to be an interest in using Agile methodology. People hear that being Agile means you…
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Product Backlog vs. Sprint Backlog
Product Backlog vs. Sprint Backlog If you are new to the Agile world or just want to incorporate new ideas into your traditional ways of working you can create two…
Agile: Scrum – 5×5 Things
SCRUM – a few things to know Overview The Scrum Team presents the “Done” features to the Product Owner and stakeholders (Prototype of what has been completed). Functionality not “done”…
Asking Questions
Asking Questions Asking questions is a very important technique for any Business Analyst. Asking the right question will give you the information that you require and often help you elicit…
Elicitation Tasks and Techniques
Elicitation Tasks and Techniques Elicitation tasks and techniques are very important for a business analyst. Knowing the different tasks and techniques used can make the difference between a junior and…
Problem Solving Techniques
Problem Solving Techniques Here is a list of 10 problem-solving techniques to help any Business Analyst elicit and gather requirements. Rephrase the problem Expose and challenge assumptions Gather the facts…
Problem Solving Techniques: Reverse the problem
Problem Solving Techniques: Reverse the problem One problem-solving technique is to reverse the problem that you are trying to solve. Switch the current solution of looking for positive answers and…
SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in an issue, idea, product, project, or opportunity. SWOT involves defining…
MoSCow Method
MoSCow Method The MoSCoW Method is a prioritization technique used in business analysis and software development to reach a common understanding with stakeholders on the importance they place on the…
7 Techniques for Creating Project Estimates
7 Techniques for Creating Project Estimates How do you create project and task estimates? Do you use old data to help plan for current or future projects? Do you elicit…