Adopting an Agile approach can revolutionize the way business analysts work. It enables clearer vision and success measure definitions, better stakeholder engagement and a greater understanding of customer needs, amongst other benefits. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Agile methodologies and explains these in the context of business analysis. It is ideal for business analysts wanting to learn Agile practices, working in an Agile environment, or undertaking Agile certifications.

"'The complex world of Agile made relevant for BAs. Combines well-explained theory with wide-ranging practical application and offers an essential handbook for anyone involved in the Agile project world. A valuable addition to the BA toolkit.'" - Senior Lead Business Analyst and IIBA Business Analyst of the Year 2014

"'I have never understood those in the Agile community that have insisted that there is no need for an analyst role in the context of Agile projects. The project team needs access to first-hand business knowledge, combined with empowered and timely decision making but if the business representatives don’t have the experience or skills to translate their contribution to the project team, then the project will suffer. With this book, Lynda and Debra bridge this gap and help not only the business but also the Agile community, to understand why the gap exists, what can be done to address it, which existing roles can help, and how existing Agile roles and practices contribute to the solution. I highly recommend it.'" - Principal Consultant

"'This book should be a very welcome addition to the intellectual arsenal of any Business Analyst. The Authors have attempted the difficult task of combining good Business Analysis thinking with the sometimes dogmatic world of Agile, providing not only a comprehensive and clear discussion of the Agile Methodology in all its forms but also an encyclopaedic view of existing analysis techniques which can be deployed within it. The emphasis of the book is on how to think your way through an agile environment rather than slavishly follow a prescribed method and the content is provocative and informative in equal measure whilst advocating a hybrid model that uses the best techniques from both the Agile and pre-Agile worlds. It encourages the Business Analyst to deploy their skills at exactly the right place; which is at the exact centre of change. As such, this book will inform the continuing evolution of Agile Business Analysis and will provide a firm foundation for any Business Analyst trying to find their feet in the new Agile friendly world.'" - Senior Business Analyst