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AgileBuilding and Working With User Stories.wmvWebinar recording from Shane Hastie's presentation on 20th May 2011.20 May 2011
User Stories webinar slidesWebinar slides from Shane Hastie's presentation on 20th May 2011.20 May 2011
Agile Implementation at LICSlides presented by Shane Hastie at the Government Test Professionals forum in Wellington on 3rd May 2011.9 May 2011
Stephen Mellor on 10 Years of AgileStephen Mellor was one of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto. An expert in the area of imbedded systems and an advocate of executable models, he reflects on how Agile practices have impacted software development over the last decade.15 Feb 2011
A rough guide to elaborating stories on agile projectsJames King, 2010. A description of a variety of approaches that can be used to elaborate stories.13 Dec 2010
Old Tricks for New DogsIn his Agile Australia 2010 conference talk, Shane Hastie looks at a number of existing (pre-Agile) techniques which can and should be used in an Agile context, as well as a number of "new" Agile techniques that are proving to be effective.16 Sep 2010
"Old Tricks" Project Toolkit MatrixThe Project Toolkit Matrix presented by Shane Hastie at Agile Australia 2010.16 Sep 2010
Agile AppliedSoftware Education May 200931 May 2009
The Role of the Analyst in Agile ProjectsShane Hastie December 200831 Dec 2008
People Factors in Agile DevelopmentShane Hastie September 200430 Sep 2004
Agile Project Management FundamentalsSoftware Education April 200430 Apr 2004
The Agile AllianceThe home of all things Agile, and a great set of resources for teams wanting to use these techniques. 
Business AnalysisBA Brazil Keynote: Agile Business AnalysisKeynote presentation delivered by Shane Hastie to BA Brazil on the 24th November 2011.25 Nov 2011
WebinarThe Emerging Role of the Enterprise Analyst Presented by Shane Hastie Enterprise Analysis is one of the key Knowledge Areas in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®). Understanding organisational needs at an enterprise level requires a broader skillset and understanding than that needed by the Business Analyst working on a project. This Webinar explores the role of the Enterprise Analyst and discusses some important aspects of the Enterprise Analyst knowledge area including - the role of the BA with strategic goals and objectives, the various levels of Enterprise and Business Architecture, and risk as it relates to enterprise level activities.8 Nov 2011
Requirements Crystal BallAnja Wever and Neil Maiden co-authored this paper titled 'Requirements Crystal Ball' which investigates how requirements process will evolve in the future.9 May 2011
Requirements just the basics - webinar recordingThe webinar recording from Andrew Kendall's webinar titled 'Requirements - Just the basics'.4 Nov 2010
Requirements just the basics - webinar slidesThe slide set from Andrew Kendall's webinar titled 'Requirements - Just the basics'.2 Nov 2010
Volere #8 AgilityJames and Susanne Robertson, October 20107 Oct 2010
Volere #7 Use Cases for Useful Points of ViewJames and Susanne Robertson, September 201013 Sep 2010
Volere #6 Atomic RequirementsJames and Susanne Robertson January 201029 Jan 2010
Sliders Tool DiscussionA CCPace paper discussing the use and benefits of the Slider tool for setting project objectives21 Dec 2009
Volere #5 How Now Brown CowJames and Susanne Robertson May 200931 May 2009
A Requirements Modeling ChallengeSteve Easterbrook posted this challenge to the RE Online Newsgroup.The governments of all the nations on a small blue planet want to fix a problem with the way their reliance on fossil fuels is altering the planet's climate. Develop a requirements model (using any appropriate modeling notation) to identify the key stakeholders, their interdependencies, and their goals. Be sure to show how the set of solutions they are considering contribute to satisfying their goals.14 Apr 2009
Volere #4 A Socio Technical DisciplineJames and Susanne Robertson February 200928 Feb 2009
Volere #3 From Business Event to BUCJames and Susanne Robertson January 200931 Jan 2009
BizAgi Process ModellerA straightforward and easy to use Business Process Modeling tool that uses the basic BPMN syntax.22 Jan 2009
BPMN Syntax PosterA poster showing the full BPMN 1.1 syntax. A3 size22 Jan 2009
Australian Business Analysis AssociationThe Australian Business Analysis Association is a professional organisation which seeks to define, promote and support Business Analysis as a profession nation wide. Business Analysis as a term provides a collective umbrella for professionals working in the areas of Commercial, Process, Technical and Systems Analysis. The organisation shall seek to provide a professional framework supporting those who work in this area.3 Sep 2008
Volere #2 Work Scope and Product Scope: Why Both?James and Susanne Robertson August 200831 Aug 2008
Requirements Engineering NewsgroupThe R.E. online discussion group about Requirements. A great place to ask for help or share thoughts on Requirements Engineering.5 Aug 2008
VolereHome of James & Suzanne Robertson’s world renowned Volere methodology. If you have attended their Mastering the Requirements Course with Software Education, visit this website to download/print more Volere templates.5 Aug 2008
Volere #1 Requirements Techniques: An OverviewJames and Susanne Robertson June 200830 Jun 2008
Project ClassificationShane Hastie January 200831 Jan 2008
Requirements Workshops: What you Need to KnowEllen Gottesdiener March 200731 Mar 2007
Software Quality Real"ities" Of Software EngineeringShane Hastie August 200231 Aug 2002
Software Quality: The Missing X-FactorShane Hastie June 200230 Jun 2002
What's the Use of a Use Case?Don Mills June 200230 Jun 2002
Ascent CASE ToolThe tool used to build the Wonderful Widget Company models used in Software Education's Business Systems Analysis course case study. 
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)A worldwide professional body for business analysts - working to create a recognised profession of Business Analysis. 
IIBA - New Zealand ChapterNZ Chapter of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) 
IIBA - Australian ChapterAustralian Chapter of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) 
Newsletters and articles on software qualityStickyMinds - the official website of Better Software Magazine. Some really great material here on software development, including newsletters, articles, podcasts, news and events. 
The Atlantic Systems GuildJames & Suzanne Robertson, Tom DeMarco, Tim Lister, Steve McMenamin and Peter Hruschka - six of the best minds and most respected authors in the field of software development. This website has resources, links and tools that are valuable for all aspects of systems development. 
Planning SpreadsheetA spreadsheet tool to assist with planning an analysis investigation, based on the "Rule Of Thumb" planning technique covered in Software Education's Business Systems Analysis course. 
Project Reporting TemplateThe project reporting template from Software Education's Advanced Business Analysis course. 
Project Classification for RequirementsA document from the Software Education Methodology Pack which discusses the size and complexity of projects and how this impacts the methodology elements applicable to the project. 
A great story about Asking WhyA very amusing story that will appeal to any software development professional. Many thanks to Andreas Kubisch for finding this one. 
Swingware Development LifecycleThe "classic" development lifecycle of the swing. 
Use Case ExamplesUse Case examples from the Wonderful Widget Company project - new material that expands on that used in Software Education's Business Systems Analysis case study. Includes examples using a number of different templates. 
Templates to get you startedElectronic versions of the documents from Module 10 - "Tools you can use on Monday" (from Software Education's Business Systems Analysis course). 
Software Process Improvement ExpertsKarl Wiegers is the author of Software Requirements, an excellent reference book that covers this whole area. 
GeneralBuilding a Business Case to Attend a ConferenceSoftware Education December 200622 Jul 2009
Recommended ReadingThe IIBA have setup this online book store with Amazon which gives some recommended reference material for business analysts, all categorised according to the IIBA’s knowledge areas.5 Aug 2008
Industry Certification ProgrammesShane Hastie Decembe 200631 Dec 2006
Some Good Advice About MeetingsShane Hastie December 200631 Dec 2006
IEEE Computer Society LibraryA huge array of magazines, papers & conference proceedings published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, covering every aspect of Software Engineering. 
Cutter GroupCutter Group journals - some very interesting articles on real-world issues. They have a subscription service and will send regular mail on issues ranging from Agile development to Data Warehousing. 
IT ManagementRight Brain vs Left Brain TestA quick online tool to assess how you view the world. Interesting if not particularly scientific.14 Apr 2009
Myers-Briggs / Jung Personality Profile An online MBTI test that reports your formula according to Carl Jung and Isabel Myers-Briggs typology along with the strengths of the preferences and a description of your personality type 15 Oct 2008
Mind ToolsA broad range of tools for planning, decision making, brainstorming, problem solving, creativity and a whole lot more. 15 Oct 2008
Personality PathwaysA website about Psychological Type, based primarily upon the works of Carl G. Jung, pioneer psychologist, and of Isabel Briggs Myers, creator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Worth understanding your own type, and thinking about the types of people involved in your project - communicate with people in the way they want to be communicated with. Thanks to Rob Thomsett for this link.5 Aug 2008
What Makes IS Projects Successful?Shane Hastie May 200631 May 2006
IEEE Spectrum Article on Why Software FailsAn interesting article by Bob Charette examining the patterns and causes of failure in software projects. 
Social Styles PresentationAn interesting presentation put together by Sean Boylan on Social Styles - Thanks Sean! 
Social Styles Questionnaire #1Assess your behaviour. 
Social Styles Questionnaire #2Assess your characteristics. 
ProgrammingTech RepublicNewsletters and articles on a variety of topics, with a mainly technical focus. 
Software TestingThe ISTQB Foundation Syllabus: What's the real value?Webinar recording from Sharon Robson's presentation on 8th August 20118 Aug 2011
Exploratory Testing webinar slidesPowerpoint slides from the webinar on 14/02/2011 on the topic of Exploratory Testing by Brian Osman, Aaron Hoddar and Joost Vlaar.14 Feb 2011
Exploratory Testing webinar recordingRecording of the webinar on 14/02/2011 on the topic of Exploratory Testing by Brian Osman, Aaron Hoddar and Joost Vlaar.14 Feb 2011
Agile and Test EstimationSharon Robson's ANZTB SIGIST presentation from 14/09/200915 Sep 2009
White Box TestingSharon Robson August 200910 Sep 2009
Agile Testing and the Banking/Finance DomainSharon Robson July 200922 Jul 2009
Storytelling and Software TestingKaren N Johnson22 Jul 2009
The Impact of Requirements Issues on TestingKirsten Kiefer May 200931 May 2009
STANZ 2009 Australia Press ReleaseSoftware Education May 200931 May 2009
STANZ 2009 New Zealand Press ReleaseSoftware Education May 200931 May 2009
A Case Study in Successful Risk-Based Testing at CARex Black, Ken Young and Peter Nash February 200928 Feb 2009
Dot Graham's Summary and Evaluation of the Testing Experience Dec'08 issueDorothy Graham December 200831 Dec 2008
Turbulence: The Signs of ChangeRobert Sabourin November 200830 Nov 2008
The Art of Test Team Management and Motivation Sarah Rees August 200731 Aug 2007
System DesignTransition from Requirements to DesignAnja Wever, November 200918 Nov 2009
Optimal UsabilityAn NZ company focused on making systems more people-friendly. They have some good white papers which can be downloaded. 

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