Common User Story Mistakes Teams Make and How to Fix Them

Common User Story Mistakes Teams Make and How to Fix Them

An error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. John F. Kennedy As a product ownership expert and coach, I see teams make a lot of the same mistakes that compromise the very progress they are trying to make. The paradox here is, these patterns...
Velocity & User Stories – Too Many Teams Are Looking At It Wrong!

Velocity & User Stories – Too Many Teams Are Looking At It Wrong!

Velocity – What Does It Really Mean? Ask just about any agile team what metrics they track, and “velocity” comes out. Teams rally around increasing their velocity, focusing on speed and hanging their team successes on this metric. Additionally, many teams report...
Six Ways Business Analysts Can Be The Bridge Cyber Security Needs

Six Ways Business Analysts Can Be The Bridge Cyber Security Needs

Last weekend was a heatwave in southern California and I spent some time at the beach to cool off.  I packed my cooler, grabbed my beach chair, and umbrella. My beach bag carefully appointed with SPF, a hat, towel, sunglasses, and reading materials. I was ready for a...