Agile and Business Analysis

Practical guidance for IT professionals

By (author) Lynda Girvan, Debra Paul

Publication date:

20 March 2024

Length of book:

294 pages

Publisher

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

ISBN-13: 9781780176178

Adopting an Agile approach can revolutionise business analysis working practices. Agile focuses on iterative development and incremental delivery of software solutions, enabling a clear focus on customer needs and early delivery of new or enhanced software products.

This revised edition reflects the latest Agile developments and provides a comprehensive introduction to Agile methods and techniques, explaining how they may be applied within the business analysis and holistic business change contexts.

Written by industry experts, this new edition is ideal for any business analysts who work in an Agile environment and wish to understand or extend their understanding of Agile practices. Recommended reading for BCS Professional Certificate in Agile Business Analysis.

Business Analysis in Agile Environments

Agile Philosophy and Principles

Analysing the Enterprise

Adopting an Agile Mindset

Understanding Agile Methods and Frameworks

Modelling the Business Context

Working with Stakeholders and Roles

Decomposing Goals

Prioritising the Work

Deciding the Requirement Approach

Modelling Users and Personas

Modelling Stories and Scenarios

Organising Tasks and Requirements

Estimating Agile Projects

Planning and Managing Iterations

Considerations When Adopting Agile

A must-read that’s not just for Business Analysts! The book takes you on a journey through Agile, showcasing how Business Analysis complements the Agile mindset. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on Estimating Agile Projects, always very topical.
Geraint Crocker, Business Analysis Lead, UK Home Office