Chapter 1

The Art of Agile Analysis and Planning

This chapter provides a personal introduction to agile analysis and planning from my perspective as an artist and IT professional. It explains how the approach supports creativity and responsiveness. The chapter uses storytelling to introduce the main themes of the book, with two narratives that illustrate the value that the competency brings to the business.

1.1 Objectives

This chapter will help you

  • Understand how agile analysis and planning supports a creative, adaptive process of product development.

  • Understand through examples, how the competency benefits the business.

1.2 On Art and Agile Analysis

I come from a family of artists: my grandfather, uncle, and father were painters. (One ...

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