11 February 2018
Agile methodologies have introduced a big shift in how teams approach business analysis activities. In this article I share my thoughts on business analysis when working agile.
6 April 2020
This is a visual representation of the business analysis activities performed by Agile teams based on the IIBA Business Analysis Body of Knowledge and IIBA Agile Extension.
14 September 2020
To fully understand the BABOK V3 business analysis framework, we have to go back to the previous version of the BABOK® Guide – version 2. At that time, IIBA® used a slightly different definition of business analysis:
17 November 2020
To produce solutions that bring value to an organization requires that the agile team have a basic understanding of the business architecture. Agile teams, through their deliverables, impact business architecture elements such as business capabilities and business value streams. Let us take a look at what these elements are, and why an agile team should care about them.
7 December 2020
The last knowledge area in the BABOK® framework is called Solution Evaluation. Its main focus is on assessing the (completely or partially) delivered solution's value and performance. If there are any obstacles or unnecessary constraints, a Business Analyst should identify them and try to remove them to increase the solution value.
18 October 2024
In Agile Business Analysis, the "See the Whole" principle encourages professionals to analyze the business change in the context of the bigger picture, focusing on the business environment and why the change is necessary. This principle encourages business analysts to take a holistic view. Understanding the context, solution, and stakeholders is crucial to value delivery.
24 October 2024
In the world of Agile Business Analysis, this principle emphasizes the importance of a customer-centric approach. Rather than focusing solely on the needs of a business, this principle encourages business analysts (BAs) to incorporate the voice of the customer and adopt their perspective ensuring that every feature developed meets customer expectations and adds value.
1 November 2024
According to the IIBA Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide, the third Agile Business Analysis principle, “Analyze to Determine What is Valuable,” emphasizes the continuous process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing what delivers the most value to both customers and the organization.
4 November 2024
In this post, we explore the fourth Agile Business Analysis principle, "Get Real Using Examples." from the Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide. Building on the previous principles, this principle emphasizes the power of real-world examples to foster a shared understanding of needs and solutions.