User Story Mapping

Introducing User Story Mapping

Are you ready to elevate your workshops to the next level? The Connective Canvas Facilitation Toolkit is here to empower your facilitation journey, and we're excited to introduce User Story Mapping.

What's Inside User Story Mapping?

User Story Mapping is a powerful tool for visualising and organising user stories, making it perfect for workshops focused on product development and agile planning. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how to effectively create a User Story Map:

1. Identify the User Journey:

   • Define the Goal: Start by identifying the main goal or outcome you want to achieve.

   • Outline the Steps: Break down the user journey into high-level steps or activities that users will go through to achieve the goal.

2. Create User Stories:

   • Brainstorm User Stories: For each step in the user journey, brainstorm specific user stories that describe what the user needs to do.

   • Write User Stories: Write each user story in a simple format, typically as "As a [user], I want to [action], so that [benefit]."

3. Organise User Stories:

   • Group by Steps: Organise the user stories under the corresponding steps in the user journey.

   • Prioritise Stories: Prioritise the user stories based on their importance and impact. Place the most critical stories at the top.

4. Map Out the User Story Map:

   • Visual Layout: Create a visual layout of the user story map, with the user journey steps as columns and the user stories as rows.

   • Add Details: Include any additional details or notes that are relevant to each user story.

5. Review and Refine:

   • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Review the user story map with stakeholders to ensure it accurately reflects the user journey and priorities.

   • Refine and Adjust: Make any necessary adjustments based on feedback and new insights.

Who is this for?

User Story Mapping is perfect for:

• Facilitators of all levels looking to enhance their skills and deliver impactful workshops.

• Teams and organisations seeking to improve collaboration, communication, and problem-solving through effective facilitation.

• Anyone who wants to design and run engaging and productive meetings, training sessions, or events.

Ready to take your workshops to the next level? Dive into User Story Mapping and discover a wealth of resources to elevate your facilitation practice.

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