The Power of an Agile BA

The Power of an Agile BA IIBA Event - January 2016

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Original purpose of BAs

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Work with the Customer Identify Need Deliver Change Gather Feedback

100% Agile


What BAs Turned Into

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Work with the PM Reduce Cost Set Plan Deadlines Create Perfect Signed Off Requirements Documents

NOT Agile

Work with for the PM Reduce Cost Set Plan Deadlines Create Perfect Signed Off Requirements Documents


Manifesto for Agile Software DevelopmentWe are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and

helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value:

Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking software over comprehensive documentation

Customer collaboration over contract negotiationResponding to change over following a plan

That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.

www.agilemanifesto.org

Agile Manifesto

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Some of the lesser-known “12 principles”

1. Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.

2. Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer's competitive advantage.

4. Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.

5. Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.

6. The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.

10. Simplicity - the art of maximizing the amount of work not done - is essential. 11. The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-

organising teams.


What is getting in the way

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Principles of Agile Business Analysis

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Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide


Become an Explorer of Your Potential

Change your Culture. Work with others to identify real value and then work hard to deliver it. Simplify and be brave in removing any blockers that get in your way.

To achieve your personal best, to reach unparalleled heights, to make the impossible possible, you can’t fear failure, you must think big, and push yourself.

Ease Into a Fearless Mindset. One of the biggest secrets to success is operating inside your strength zone but outside of your comfort zone.

Cultivate Curiosity and have a personal ‘Thirst for Learning’. Don’t be happy with what you have got even if it seems pretty good, the next great thing might just be round the corner .


Remove the Illusion of Perfection

Perfection doesn't exist. As long as people are involved in any process, perfection is an illusion

Perfectionism is a disease. Strive for Progress over Perfection

Agile software development is based on iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organising cross-functional teams

"Perfect" is the enemy of "good enough" Commitment to an evolving, holistic product strategy


Product owners are generally from the business side of an organization, and are ultimately responsible for what is delivered. In the most basic agile approach, a PO has the full responsibility for the product backlog. That is, he/she interacts with the stakeholders, develops and tracks market analysis, and works with the technical team to create, elaborate and manage items in the product backlog.

A single PO who fully owns the backlog end-to-end may work well in a small organization or on a small project; but this quickly becomes unmanageable under larger circumstances. On large, complex projects, splitting the product ownership obligations works best, with shared goals and responsibilities accomplished by both PO and BA.

Product Owner

PMI White Paper - The Agile Business Analyst - April 2015


Shared Product Ownership

PMI White Paper - The Agile Business Analyst - April 2015


Scaled Product Ownership

www.romanpichler.com/blog/scaling-the-product-owner


Scrum

www.scrumprimer.org

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Agile BA Superhero

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You are an Agile BA Superhero

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