{"product_id":"the-agile-business-analyst-moving-from-waterfall-to-agile-paperback-1","title":"The Agile Business Analyst: Moving from Waterfall to Agile - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Carkenord\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eRyland Leyton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with special attention to the challenges facing the IT business analyst, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Agile Business Analyst\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh, comprehensive introduction to the concepts and practices of Agile software development. It is also an invaluable reference for anyone in the organization who interacts with, influences, or is affected by the Agile development team. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBusiness analysts\u003c\/b\u003e will learn the key Agile principles plus valuable tools and techniques for the transition to Agile, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Story decomposition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to manage cards in an Agile workflow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to successfully respond to challenges about the value of the BA practice (with an \"elevator pitch\" for quick reference) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eScrum masters, iteration managers, product owners, and developers \u003c\/b\u003ewho have been suddenly thrust into a work environment with a BA will find answers to the many questions they're facing: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does a BA actually do? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat's their role on the team? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat should I expect from a BA? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and when should I involve a BA, and what are the limits of their responsibility? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can they help my team increase velocity and\/or quality? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003ePeople managers and supervisors \u003c\/b\u003ewill discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the BA fits into the Agile team and SDLC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrucial skills and abilities a BA will need to be successful in Agile\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get the team and the new BA off on the right foot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to explain the BA's value proposition to others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow adding a BA can solve problems in an established team \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eExecutives and directors\u003c\/b\u003e will find answers to critical questions: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn an Agile world, are BAs a benefit or just a cost to my organization? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I get value from a BA in the transition to Agile? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan I get more from my development team by using the BA as a \"force multiplier\"? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat expectations should I be setting for my discipline managers? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e With a foreword by Barbara Carkenord, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Agile Business Analyst\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for any analyst working in an Agile environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Fresh insights, practical recommendations, and detailed examples, all presented with an entertaining and enjoyable style. Leyton shares his experience, mentoring his reader to be a more effective analyst. He has hit a home run with this book \" \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e--Barbara Carkenord, Director, Business Analysis\/RMC Learning Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Leyton does a great job explaining the value of analysis in an Agile environment. If you are a business-analysis practitioner and need help figuring out how you add value to your team, you'll find this book valuable.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e--Kupe Kupersmith, President, B2T Training\u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 9.25 x 7.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52491627561267,"sku":"9780692481851","price":40.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bGtlbTl4aHpyamg4dzFWQ0RSSGUyUT09_91970894-bd3c-428a-8d9f-b9e7a432da13.webp?v=1759921138","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-agile-business-analyst-moving-from-waterfall-to-agile-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}