by Steve Elliott | Mar 25, 2020 | Agile, Knowledge
“Learning is an experience, everything else is just information.” Albert Einstein Learning Agile is a complex venture and takes time: it’s a way of viewing challenges. We can significantly reduce the impact or complexity of learning by breaking concepts and...
by Steve Elliott | Mar 18, 2020 | Portfolio
Portfolio Sample Purpose: Past clients have found this layout valuable as it illustrates the elements of a software project which developers need most often. Diagnosis: Developers need an understanding of why the business has the need. Providing the...
by Steve Elliott | Mar 18, 2020 | Agile, information
Who remembers the movie with Burt Reynolds called “Smokey and the Bandit”? The song in the movie was written by Jerry Reed and later covered by Canada’s own “Road Hammers”. The movie is about a bet to transport beer from Atlanta to Texarkana, in under 28 hours. How...
by Steve Elliott | Aug 28, 2019 | information, Technology
Digital Transformation : the disruption new inexperienced, unstructured and aggressive business is applying to the norm. This impacts how existing business responds and changes how information is handled. It’s about innovation, shortcuts, and streamlining. What is...
by Steve Elliott | Jun 29, 2019 | Agile
The “Agile” Business Analyst Business Analysts have been functioning in an agile way since the beginning. The word “agile” seems to be floating around a lot and there’s mixed beliefs of its application depending on who you talk to. Agile can have a...
by Steve Elliott | Jun 17, 2019 | Agile, Facilitation, Requirements, Uncategorized
Business Model Canvas A quick assessment of the value of a project is done by brainstorming with key stakeholders. There are 9 areas of primary interest which helps focus in on important aspects. This canvas has proven to be a smart and fast way to get a general...
by Steve Elliott | Jun 15, 2019 | Agile, information, Technology
User Stories – work not done! When I was first introduced to user stories, I had no idea of why there was the lack of description. I thought story meant story, so I created small novels. With more exposure, I learned the purpose it serves, it’s about saving...
by Steve Elliott | Jun 10, 2019 | Agile, information
Enabling Change Change causes anxiety, that’s a fact; not knowing what comes next makes us nervous. When it comes to making changes in the workplace, it’s important for decision makers to be as transparent and informative as possible; when people have an idea of...
by Steve Elliott | Jun 10, 2019 | Facilitation, information, Requirements, Technology
Naturally Inquisitive BA’s are engaging, they invite collaboration and teamwork. They foster an un-judgmental environment that stimulates people to work together. By nature, they have a natural ability to be the glue that initiates collaboration. BA’s are...
by changedynamix | Jun 4, 2019 | information, Technology
So what does a business analyst actually do? Social events can prove to be a little tricky when someone asks, “What is a business analyst?” We know what an accountant does, or a plumber, or even a mechanic. In short, a business analyst facilitates change,...
