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Live Training: Azure DevOps for Business Analysts 🔥 April 2 & April 5
I'm excited to announce that my brand-new live training class is now officially open for registration! Azure DevOps for Business Analysts
Mar 32 min read


Azure DevOps Made Simple: For Business Analysts and Product Owners
In this post, we’re going to share the three things you need to know about Azure DevOps to get started today as a Business Analyst.
Jan 283 min read


🗓️ February 20th – Azure DevOps for Business Analysts & Product Owners | 🟣 Live Webinar
Azure DevOps for Business Analysts & Product Owners - Webinar. During this session, we'll cover the most common use cases of Azure DevOps.
Jan 231 min read


How to Manage Scope Creep: Strategies for Handling Change Requests in IT Projects - Live Webinar
In this webinar, we’ll explore methods and strategies for effectively addressing change requests and scope creep in IT projects
Nov 23, 20241 min read


Estimate Before Planning!
There’s one method that, if you apply it exactly as I explain, will make your Sprint Planning sessions much more effective.
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Epic, Feature, or User Story? Get the Answer Here!
In this new post, I’m going to share a method that you can use to clearly define the scope of an epic, a feature, and a user story.
Oct 14, 20243 min read


🚀 Doors Are Open! User Stories with Jira for Agile Teams
Our new training program is now officially open for registration! User Stories with Jira for Agile Teams
May 30, 20241 min read


Tackle Scope Creep with Jira Automation
Did you know that you can build a very easy and straightforward Jira Automation script to tackle all incoming change requests?
May 28, 20241 min read


Definition of Ready (DoR) for Business Analysts
Definition of Ready is the single most important agreement that you need to establish on your Agile team.
May 26, 20241 min read


Get User Stories Ready with Jira Boards
I love using Kanban boards in Jira to track my team's progress on the user stories for the upcoming sprints.
May 24, 20241 min read


Jira + GenAI = ?
How do you get from having a spreadsheet full of customer asks/wishes/requirements to a proper backlog in Jira, using the power of GenAI?
May 22, 20241 min read


Sprint Review for Business Analysts: Tips and Tricks
In this article, I share my main recommendations for conducting productive and engaging Sprint Reviews by business analysts.
Jan 30, 20245 min read


5 Jira Use Cases for Business Analysts
In this article, I’ll share 5 main use cases that will help you get started with Jira as a business analyst.
Jan 15, 20246 min read


What Makes a Great User Story?
In this article, I'll share details of what makes a great user story, along with examples of the Definition of Ready and a Jira user story.
Sep 1, 20237 min read


Scrum Essentials for Business Analysts: A Starter Guide
In this article, I will guide you through the elements of Scrum through the lens of a business analyst. Let's dive right in!
Jul 21, 20235 min read


7 Agile Myths for Business Analysts
Gain a better understanding of Agile by demystifying these seven common myths for business analysts.
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Grooming or Refinement - What's the Buzz?
In this post, I'm reflecting on why some teams and BAs use the word Grooming and others use Refinement when talking about the same meeting.
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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