The Business Analyst in Agile Transformation (By Mahmoud El-Mantawy)
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The document discusses the evolving role of business analysts in agile transformation, emphasizing their importance in managing project scope, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous analysis. It highlights the necessity of adapting to technology and business needs, while delivering value quickly. The presentation also underscores the need for business analysts to take on various roles, including team facilitators and product owners, to ensure project success.
The Business Analyst in Agile Transformation (By Mahmoud El-Mantawy)
- 1. The Business Analyst in Agile Transformation Presented by Mahmoud El-Mantawy Business Analysis Lead @ ITWORX
- 2. Agile is a strategic decision The Role of Business Analyst In Agile Agile Business Analysis Who is the Business Analyst 01 02 03 04 Session Roadmap
- 3. Who is the Business Analyst The daily dilemma
- 4. What People think the Business Analyst do. What the Business Analyst think he do. What the Business Analyst actually do.
- 5. Client Project Manager Project Team Business Analyst Executives Don’t go beyond the scope.Be innovative, but deliver on time. We are waiting. Nothing to do. Why Projects fail?
- 6. Source: www.modernanalyst.com “Good News! He Said he only needs a few more weeks to finish the first draft of the Requirements Document
- 7. Finally I finished the requirements. Let’s get it approved and Signed. Change Request Change Request
- 8. Commitment to deliver vague product (RFP / Proposal) Misalignment with the customer Lack of transparency and information sharing lack of ownership Focus on the output not the outcome The perfect formula for failure
- 9. Let’s see it from the other side Business Analyst shall focus on Scope Management To rescue the project against the large scope and high expectations Scope Management The analyst shall be available throughout the project as a business owner and not only at the start of the project. Availability Sometimes requirements does not fit technology used. Technology Awareness The analyst shall have expertise the in the project business domain Domain Expertise
- 10. IF IT IS NOT THE RIGHT WAY…...
- 11. MAKE A U-TURN LET’S DO IT THE AGILE WAY
- 12. Agile Business Analysis Transformation start
- 13. Agile Business Analysis Client is satisfied and project team is satisfied as well Win–Win Relationship All stakeholders are involved in crafting the requirements Collaboration Environment that encourages innovation and team effort Innovation High ability in responding to the business needs Response Commitment on short term and clear scope only. Scope Do only what is needed for the current iteration. Lean Analysis
- 14. 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 9 9 9 9 9 MPH km/h Everything is changing fast Today’s dynamics are totally different. The ability to deliver business value fast is a deal breaker
- 16. Agile Business Results Business Results 20 – 50% Increase in productivity 50 + Defect reduction Happier, more motivated employees 30 – 75% Faster time to market Source: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/why-safe
- 17. The Role of Business Analyst In Agile It is about functions not titles
- 18. The Role of Business Analyst on an Agile Project There is no fixed one-to-one mapping for the existing Business Analyst role. The Business Analyst can play different roles in Agile.
- 19. Team Facilitator Business Owner Project Team The Role of Business Analyst on an Agile Project Source: www.systemsplusgroup.blogspot.com
- 20. Scrum Master Product Owner Scrum Team The Role of Business Analyst on an Agile Project Source: www.systemsplusgroup.blogspot.com
- 21. Scrum Master Proxy Product Owner Scrum Team The Role of Business Analyst on an Agile Project Product Owner Avoid the Gatekeeper
- 22. Scrum Master Proxy Product Owner Scrum Team The Role of Business Analyst on an Agile Project Product Owner
- 24. The Role of Business Analyst on an Agile Project Features Prioritization according to the business value As a Product Owner Coaching other team members on how to analyze requirements As a Team Member Helping product owner slicing and splitting requirements Guide the team and stakeholders in requirements writing workshops Decide what should be included in the release. Set the product roadmap and high level epics Investigating complex business requirements Answering Team Questions and accept the delivered product
- 25. Scaling Up The Business Analysis Function Program Owner Product Owner Product Owner Team BA Team BA Team BA Team BA Team BA Team BA Product Owner Product Owner Portfolio Owner Program Owner
- 26. Agile Is a Strategic Decision Make it an organizational strategic theme
- 27. Building Team Capability Enabling Business Team Update Internal supporting processes Setup Agile Environment Develop Agile contracting process Develop Agile development process Customer Satisfaction Improve Budget Performance Balanced Scorecard – Agile Transformation Theme Financial Customer Internal Processes Organization Capacity
- 29. Mahmoud Elmantawy CBAP, CSM, BSP. • Bachelor degree in Management Sciences. • Having 12+ years of experience in providing business solutions • Having projects in different business domains including inventory control, supply chain management, education, healthcare, HVAC rental business, CRM and finally focusing on strategy management. • Worked in both business companies & IT service companies. • Certified CSM, CBAP, and BSP. • Post graduate studies in Business Psychology.
- 30. Thank You Your questions are welcome