In this talk, Ayang Obi-Odu will engage us on these three aspects of the Agile Business Analyst purely from his experience as one: - The BA and the Agile Mind-set: What does it mean to have an agile mind-set as a BA? Is the BA Role Agile? I’ll be exploring these concepts with some mind-set academic theory and personal BA experience on my take on this as well as gauging the audience on their views on the subject as we traverse through the subjects. - The BAs Role in Agile Frameworks & Methodologies: I have been on numerous “Agile Projects” as a BA and needless to say, the expectation from the BA role has been quite varied. I will like to share my views on the does and don’ts of the BA role within Projects with an Agile leaning methodology. - Where the Agile BA Adds Value to the Value Chain: The BA role in most agile settings is typically restricted to a “team member” status. But, where else can the BA Role add value to the organisation that seeks to be agile in structure and approach? I will be exploring this subject from my experience and observations as well as suggest recommendations on the subject. About Ayang: Ayang is currently a Senior Business Analyst. He is passionate about solving problems with Customer Centric Solutions. He is also a keen agile student and loves to explore how agile learnings can be applied in various work and social settings.

1. The Agile Business Analyst
24 August 2016
@AucklandAgile
info@agileprofessionals.net

2. This event
• Restrooms
• Fire exits
• Timing
• Introduction

3. Topic
Name
Twitter
Ayang Obi-Odu

4. Agenda for the Day
 A little bit about Me
 The BA and the Agile Mind-set
 The BAs Role in Agile Frameworks & Methodologies
 SCRUM Methodology
 Where the Agile BA Adds Value to the Value Chain
 Recap
 Conclusion - Is the BA Role Agile?
 Q&A

5. A Little Bit About Me
 A Husband and a Father of 2 gorgeous girls
 Loves to engage people on Life's Big 3 Questions (Where did we come
from? Why are we here? Where are we going?
 By Day  Snr. Business Analyst at Unitec
 MBA specialising in International Business and Sustainability
 A whole lot of hands on experience on
 Waterfall
 Agile
 Wild West Projects
 Industry Experience: Engineering, Government, Finance, Education and
Health

6. Some Dilbert Humour

7. Is the BA Role Agile?

8. The Agile Mindset

9. The Agile Mindset

10. The Agile Mindset
Agile

11. The BAs Role in Agile Frameworks & Methodologies

12. SCRUM Methodology

13. SCRUM Methodology

14. Tempting… but Resist using the BA in this Way

15. Because You end up with this…

16. Because You end up with this…

17. You should have this…

18. Or This…

19. Where the BA Adds value to the Value Chain

21. Recap
 Dilbert is Funny
 The BA and The Agile Mind-set
 The BAs Role within SCRUM
 How Best to Apply the BA
 BAs Value within an Enterprise Agile Environment

22. Conclusion

23. THANK YOU

24. Questions?

25. Question rules
For the benefit of the audience, please:
• Questions not opinions
• Concise
• Relevant to the audience
Thanks!

26. Thanks
• Event organised by volunteers
• Special Thanks to Jim(SERL) for venue and catering
• Thank you to our sponsors ASB, Assurity and SERL
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