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Ever been asked to write requirements before anyone agrees on the problem?Our Business Analysis Training & Workshop is a...
10/16/2026

Ever been asked to write requirements before anyone agrees on the problem?

Our Business Analysis Training & Workshop is a hands-on workshop for technical professionals who need to define problems and requirements without formal business analysis training.

Through practical exercises, case studies, and stakeholder simulations, participants learn a repeatable approach for understanding the current state, defining the future state, identifying gaps, making better decisions, and creating clear requirements they can apply immediately.

Learn more with the link in the comments.

If your CEO asked tomorrow, “Where should we invest in AI, and why?” could you answer in two minutes?Most leaders can’t,...
10/15/2026

If your CEO asked tomorrow, “Where should we invest in AI, and why?” could you answer in two minutes?

Most leaders can’t, and it’s not because they lack tools. It’s because they lack a way to decide. Our article lays out a practical framework for choosing where AI actually pays off. Link in comments.

Your stakeholders left the meeting agreeing on the plan. Two weeks later, they’re pulling in different directions.That’s...
10/14/2026

Your stakeholders left the meeting agreeing on the plan. Two weeks later, they’re pulling in different directions.

That’s what happens when apparent agreement hides different assumptions about the problem, priorities, or desired outcome. Real stakeholder alignment brings those differences into the open before they turn into rework and delays.

Here’s how to build it. Link in the comments.

Everyone agrees something needs to change. But do they agree on what’s happening now or what success looks like?Our late...
10/13/2026

Everyone agrees something needs to change. But do they agree on what’s happening now or what success looks like?

Our latest business analysis article shows how to catch that disconnect early.

Read the article and download our free Business Analysis Six-Step Framework Guide using the link in the comments.

AI is transforming the way teams work by helping them execute faster than ever before. But faster ex*****on doesn't guar...
10/12/2026

AI is transforming the way teams work by helping them execute faster than ever before. But faster ex*****on doesn't guarantee better outcomes.

In this post, we explain why Scrum's real purpose has never been speed. Scrum provides the direction, feedback, and decision-making that help teams build the right thing, while AI helps teams execute more efficiently once that direction is clear.

Read now with the link in the comments

Most teams say they’re “doing Scrum.” Few actually are. Because Scrum isn’t just events and roles. It’s understanding th...
10/09/2026

Most teams say they’re “doing Scrum.” Few actually are. Because Scrum isn’t just events and roles. It’s understanding the principles behind it.

Join one of our upcoming Professional Scrum Master courses and learn how effective Scrum Masters help teams improve, remove obstacles, and deliver real outcomes. Includes two attempts at the PSM I certification.

Score 85% or higher to become PSM I certified. Certification is valid for life.

Learn more and enroll with the link in the comments.

If everyone leaves the meeting saying “sounds good,” are your stakeholders actually aligned?Maybe. But agreement in the ...
10/07/2026

If everyone leaves the meeting saying “sounds good,” are your stakeholders actually aligned?

Maybe. But agreement in the room can hide different assumptions about the problem, priorities, or what was actually decided. Real alignment means making those differences visible before they create problems later.

Here’s how to do it. Link in the comments.

Your team has run six AI pilots this year. How many changed a number the business cares about?Most AI strategies start w...
10/06/2026

Your team has run six AI pilots this year. How many changed a number the business cares about?

Most AI strategies start with tools. The ones that work start with the problems worth solving, then decide where AI deserves real investment and where it doesn’t.

We wrote up the approach we use with leadership teams. Link in the comments.

One of the most common problems we see is people jumping into solutions before they’ve really figured out the problem th...
10/05/2026

One of the most common problems we see is people jumping into solutions before they’ve really figured out the problem they’re trying to solve. The result? Wasted time, misalignment, rework, and a lot of frustration.

We created our free Business Analysis Six-Step Framework Guide to give you a simple, practical way to slow things down, clarify the real problem, understand what people actually need, and make better decisions about what to do next.

Download the free guide with the link in the comments!

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