Agile Business Analysis
Mastering User-Centric Scope Management
The Goal of the Course:
Equipping participants with the practical skills and knowledge needed to effectively analyze and manage project scopes using an agile mindset and frameworks which support it. Through a series of interactive sections, learners will gain expertise in empathetic user analysis, agile development of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), navigating complex business processes, and creating user-centric product backlogs. Participants will be able to effectively conduct the entire business analysis process, from understanding users to effectively utilizing feedback at every stage ensuring they can contribute significantly to product or project success.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for individuals who currently hold analytical roles and are seeking to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their collaboration with key stakeholders. It is especially beneficial for those involved in project management, product development, and process improvement who require a deeper understanding of customer needs and stakeholder engagement.
This course adopts a broad perspective on the role of a business analyst which is not limited to a specific job title; it encompasses anyone involved in understanding customer needs and translating them into actionable insights. Whether you are formally designated as a business analyst or not, this course will provide you with the necessary tools and insights to excel in your role as a key contributor to business analysis in an agile setting.
From Goals to Context. Practical user perspective experience.
User goals: understanding and support in defining. Thorough understanding of the problem: getting to know the context in which the user works and feels the need, determining its critical and less important elements. Effective planning and preparation of work with users from the general (goal).
Agile Needs Analysis: Crafting the MVP Identifying sources of needs and requirements. Drilling down into the component elements of needs.
Moving towards MVP: identifying the minimum viable scope that will deliver a significant increase in value.
Practical Process Design: Navigating Complex Scenarios.
Discussion of difficult cases based on participants’ experiences. Ways to cope with similar situations.
Process approach and design of interactions at the business and functional levels.
Product Flow Diagram.
User-Centric Backlog Creation: Feedback to Scope.
Effective planning and preparation for working with users. Gaining and utilizing user feedback. Defining scope, or how to succinctly show the user what result they will receive. Communicating analysis results to designers, refinement