Agile Data Guides

Are you tired of spending valuable time documenting data requirements, only to hear "that's not what I wanted"?

Do you feel like a "data order taker" instead of a trusted partner driving meaningful outcomes?

Is your team struggling because stakeholders speak a "very different language" when it comes to data?

Are traditional requirements gathering methods leaving you with ambiguous needs, leading to wasted effort and projects that underdeliver?

If you answered yes to any of these, then An Agile Data Guide To Information Product Canvas is for you. This isn't just another tech or methodology heavy book, it's the beginning of your journey into a set of proven patterns and pattern templates designed to change how you gather data requirements and deliver organisational value.

Created by Shane Gibson, Agile Data Coach and author of the Agile Data Guides, this book introduces the Information Product Canvas, a clear, concise pattern template to capture data and information needs in a repeatable way.

Imagine capturing requirements in just 30 minutes using a shared language that everyone understands, no matter their role or technical skill. This guide shows you how to visually collaborate with stakeholders, validate requirements as you go, and clearly define scope boundaries from the start.

By linking what stakeholders want with why they need it, you'll connect every piece of data work to tangible business outcomes.

Avoid building dashboards, reports, datasets, or APIs no one uses. Deliver Information Products that reduce churn, grow revenue, or drive efficiency-because they're tied to real goals.

This guide is built for Business Analysts, Product Managers, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Leaders, Agile Coaches, and Stakeholders alike. Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Capture stakeholder needs clearly and get immediate feedback
• Empower data teams with exactly what they need, without the fluff
• Help stakeholders prioritise what matters most
• Minimise rework and reduce frustrating back-and-forth
• Accelerate delivery of valuable Information Products
• Translate business problems into data work
• Build trust by consistently delivering what's important

With over 35 years of experience in the data world. and a decade coaching teams. Shane shares practical tools to help your team deliver value earlier and enjoy the process.

An Agile Data Guide to Information Product Canvas is just the start. Keep learning with the companion website, virtual in-person course, or get instant help from the AgileData.Coach AI Chatbot.

Ready to begin your journey?