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Agile BA: How to Do the Work!
From backlog chaos to business clarity: what Agile BAs really do, and why it matters more than ever.
Hey BAs, how are you all? Ever jumped into a new Agile team, only to find a backlog that looks more like a junk than a roadmap? Or been told, “Just write up some user stories” — without anyone really sure what those stories are supposed to achieve? If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Agile delivery is fast and flexible — but if you’re not careful, it can become a confusing blur of ceremonies, tickets, and never-ending “refinement.” The truth is, the need for great Business Analysis hasn’t disappeared in Agile. In fact, it’s more important — and more valuable — than ever.
This article kicks off a series for Business Analysts who want to cut through the noise, bring clarity to complexity, and make a real impact inside modern Agile teams. Let’s start at the beginning: what do Agile BAs actually do, and how do we do it well?
What Changed (and What Didn’t)
Back when I started out, working on waterfall projects meant writing page after page of requirements, chasing signoff, and then handing everything over to the dev team – often not seeing the results until months later (and only after plenty of rework). Agile changed all…
