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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


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


Storytelling for IT Business Analysts - When was the Last Time You Told a Story?
I believe that storytelling is one of the most critical skills for any business analyst. Yet it's often overlooked and not taken seriously…
Nov 18, 20242 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


Leading Change - Earning the Right to Offer Help
The book I'm holding, Leading Change by John Kotter, is one of the best readings I’ve ever recommended for BAs
Sep 17, 20242 min read


TOP 5 🖐️ Hard Skills for IT Business Analysts: Every BA Must Know This! 🚀
In this video, I share my TOP 5 hard skills for IT Business Analysts: User Stories, Backlog Management Tools, etc.
Sep 8, 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 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


This Book is Hilarious - A Must-Read for All IT Business Analysts
This book is hilarious! And it’s probably the most practical BA reading that I have on my bookshelf. I declare this: every business...
Apr 9, 20241 min read


CBAP Certification in 2024: Do NOT (!) Apply Before Hearing My Story...
I received my CBAP certification from IIBA back in 2019, and since then, I've been wondering - does it really benefit you in any way?...
Apr 2, 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


Domain Knowledge for Business Analysts
In this article we'll talk about domain knowledge for business analysts, and I'll share very practical thoughts and recommendations.
Dec 19, 20234 min read


Consulting 101 for Business Analysts
Consulting is fully embedded in what BAs do, and in this article, I'll explain why you should consider consulting as your career path
Nov 21, 20234 min read


Top 3 Modeling Notations for Business Analysts
In this article, I'll share my top three modeling notations for business analysts and explain how and when I use them.
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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