Looking for your next certification? IIBA is launching a new certification this summer – the IIBA® Agile Analysis Certification™ (IIBA®-AAC™). This is the perfect certification for business analysts who want to demonstrate that they have the skills and expertise needed … Continue reading
One of my students told me about a technique that he uses in requirements sessions with SMEs and users, and I thought it was a great idea and wanted to pass it on! At that start of the meeting, he … Continue reading
Continuing education in our profession is an excellent way to develop our role and further our careers. However, receiving a certification can often prove challenging. Finding the funds and spending the time required to get a certification is especially difficult … Continue reading
From a business standpoint, one of the most vital roles on any Scrum team is the Product Owner (PO). It is a challenging role, one that requires the PO to take accountability for making business decisions about the product–decisions such … Continue reading
When it comes to learning in today’s business climate, we are fortunate to have more options than ever. When I first started in business we could attend in-person classes at a local university or at the American Banker’s Association. Training … Continue reading
To produce and deliver products of the highest possible value, you must be able to help teams deliver products in short cycles, enabling fast feedback, continual improvement, and rapid adaption to change. If that sounds a lot like the definition … Continue reading
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Author(s) Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM, Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, Andrea Brockmeier, PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, BRMP and Susan Heidorn, Ed.D., PMP, CBAP, HSDP, CSM, BRMP
Author(s) Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM, Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, Andrea Brockmeier, PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, BRMP and Susan Heidorn, Ed.D., PMP, CBAP, HSDP, CSM, BRMP
Since 2009, we have enjoyed reflecting on what’s happened the previous year on projects and making predictions for the upcoming year. Here are some of the recent trends we have discussed: Agile successes, challenges, and use beyond software Organizations recognize the … Continue reading
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Author(s) Susan Heidorn, Ed.D., PMP, CBAP, HSDP, CSM, BRMP and Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM
Author(s) Susan Heidorn, Ed.D., PMP, CBAP, HSDP, CSM, BRMP and Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM
In honor of the new Star Wars movie coming out in December, we thought we would take you through a strategic thinking journey, using one of our favorite Star Wars character and greatest philosopher of all time – Yoda – … Continue reading
Those who go through the work to earn a professional certification enjoy a multitude of benefits. Earning a certification builds confidence, makes you more competitive in the job market, solidifies understanding of a discipline, and establishes credibility with your stakeholders. … Continue reading
During my 10+ years of doing agile and Scrum training and consulting, I’ve heard lots of excuses from people about why they can’t use the agile approach in their organization. Here they are…in no particular order: 1. Our projects … Continue reading
