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Analyst Catalyst Blog
Defining Done for AI Features That Never Give the Same Answer Twice
Every delivery method rests on the acceptance criterion, and every acceptance criterion assumes the software gives the same answer twice. AI features don't. This article gives business analysts three practical instruments for closing that gap and shows why writing the rubric a model is graded against is elicitation in its purest form.
Business Analysis in Agile: A Skill and a Role
On Agile teams, is business analysis a role, a skill, or both? A practising Agile business analyst explains why the discipline becomes more critical, not less, as delivery speed increases.
The Golden Halo Effect: When Expertise Is Mistaken for Perspective
Drawing on practical lived experiences and lessons from transformation delivery, this article explores the "Golden Halo Effect" and the critical role business analysts play in connecting expertise, dependencies, decisions, and outcomes.