Are you a Resultant?

I was reading through some old notes this evening and ran across this idea:    Consultant:    - Delivers Reports    - Retains skill     Resultant:     - Delivers Results     - Transfers Skills While I don't think I want to be called a "Resultant," I like how simply this places a focus on generating valued results and outputs. It also reminds …

Measure Outputs for Success

If you want to ensure success, forget input measures and focus on measuring outputs. Track deliverables completed. Measure quality. Track burn down. Ensure risks are being mitigated. Measure tangible impacts to ensure value is being delivered. Measure customer and stakeholder confidence and user satisfaction.

Call for Panelists

I am moderating a panel discussion in June and am looking for panelists interested in participating.  It is for a BusinessAnalystWorld Symposium Conference and is titled The Role of the BA in an Agile Environment on June 9, 2008 from 9:45-11:00am in Denver. I would like to get perspective from practitioners in organizations of different sizes …