This Blog entry highlights the differences between an Agile Business Coach and a Waterfall Business Analyst
Deliverables
ABC: Trained developer and the trust of the business users.
WBA: Analysis documentation
Focus
ABC: Learning
WBA: Documentation
Models
ABC: Break the model
WBA: Create a model
Scope
ABC: Actively seeking changes to scope.
WBA: Controlling changes to scope.
Risk
ABC: Responds to risks. Actively seeks to resolve risk.
WBA: Identifies and records risks.
Certainty
ABC: Accepts uncertainty and manages it by leaving choices open.
WBA: Seeks certainty by restricting choice.
Models
ABC: A business model, successful conditions, failed conditions and bad smells (possible risks).
WBA: A business model.
Choice
ABC: Leaves choices open until the last possible point.
WBA: Seeks to restrict choice at the earliest possible point.
Posted by chrismatts at October 29, 2003 2:08 PM