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Mar 32 min read
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

Jan 283 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 231 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.

Nov 23, 20241 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

Oct 31, 20243 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 14, 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.

May 30, 20241 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 28, 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 26, 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 24, 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 22, 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?

Jan 30, 20245 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 15, 20246 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.

Sep 1, 20237 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.

Jul 21, 20235 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!

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


Jan 30, 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.
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