Best Analysis Technique
The four key things that must be described in order to fully detail the functionality needed in a solution are: Data Processes People & Systems (also sometimes called External Agents or Actors) Business Rules Each of the tools in your BA toolkit can help you analyze and represent one or more of these components. And […]
Kanban vs Scrum
We’ve often found that going full-blown Scrum/Agile right out of the gate can cause more harm than good. A Kanban approach can provide a team flexibility for their agile implementation that can allow your team to get started down an agile track without disrupting their progress. Before you make a decision on how to proceed, […]
Ice Breaker and Energizer
Many of our training courses include what we like to refer to as Job Aids – tidbits of advice from our instructors to use as a reference when applying the class materials in the real world. One such Job Aid from our Facilitating a Requirements Workshop course, focuses on Ice Breakers/Energizers: when to use, when not to use […]
7 Levels of Decision-Making Delegation
Delegation is a vital practice for leadership teams, but it can be an uncomfortable one to put into practice. Refusing to delegate can result in overloaded managers and missed learning and growth opportunities for team members. The Management 3.0 philosophy identifies seven levels of delegation: Tell – I (the manager) will make the decision and […]