What is it about?
In the “User Story Writing” training, you will learn how to create precise and customer-oriented user stories that efficiently drive the development process forward.
Through practical exercises and expert knowledge, you will master various formats and techniques for prioritizing and dividing user stories. You will also gain insights into agile methods and learn how to seamlessly integrate user stories into the workflow to develop successful products.
Perfect for anyone who wants to improve their skills in writing and managing user stories.
Core topics
Learn different formats for writing clear, actionable user stories with measurable criteria to ensure features meet user expectations.
Acquire strategies to prioritize requirements and features based on user value, business needs, and feasibility.
Improve your skills in conducting user research and dealing with conflicting requirements to accurately capture and address user needs.
Discover different types of requirements and their traceability to effectively integrate user stories into development processes.
Learn user story splitting and story mapping techniques to manage and visualize project scope and user experiences.
Explore collaborative requirements analysis techniques to promote teamwork and shared understanding in the requirements process.
Your trainer
Andrea Giugliano
Andrea is a Lead Agile Coach and Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) with over a decade of experience in introducing and developing agile practices in various industries such as fintech, telecom, marketing, IT and HR.
He currently works as a Lead Agile Coach for a large telecommunications provider to implement agile strategies to increase productivity. His extensive understanding of agile practices in different work environments helps to operationalize strategic goals and consider the unique challenges of each organization. Andreas' leadership skills drive a culture change towards greater effectiveness and efficiency, especially in developing frameworks for independent working and alignment with strategic goals in dynamic markets.
His qualifications, including ICP-CAT, ICP-ACC and AKT, confirm his expertise in agile practices.
Agenda
User Story Formats
We start with the basics: You will learn about different formats for writing clear and actionable user stories. We will take a look at the 3Cs format and work together to develop concrete examples that we will refine over the course of the training. We will also look at the topic of customer orientation and how it helps you to create high-quality user stories that optimally support the development process.
Collaborative requirements analysis
In this section, we'll focus on how to make requirements analysis a team effort. We'll use methods like customer journey mapping and story mapping to develop a shared understanding and ensure that all team members have a clear view of the requirements. These collaborative techniques will help you work more efficiently and avoid misunderstandings.
Understanding users better
A deep understanding of your users is crucial. We practice various methods such as user interviews, persona creation and empathy mapping to capture the needs and behaviors of your target audience. These tools give you valuable insights and help you write user stories that really get to the core of user needs.
Bringing user stories to life
Now it gets practical: We'll look at how you can seamlessly integrate user stories into the development process. You'll learn how to break user stories down into epics and tasks and track progress using story mapping and Kanban boards. This ensures that the user stories are not only written, but also successfully implemented to create the greatest possible added value.
Conclusion and reflection
Finally, we will summarize the most important points of the day. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and we will discuss how you can implement what you have learned in your company. Finally, we will have a short feedback session to see if everything went well and then we will say goodbye.
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Training content – User Story Writing
Learn to create clear user stories and customer-focused requirements through practical exercises and expert insights. Using real-world examples from our hands-on training, you will gain the skills to drive successful product development.
1. Master user story formats
Participants will learn different formats for writing clear, actionable user stories with measurable criteria to ensure that features meet user expectations and can be effectively integrated into the development process.
2. Discover prioritization strategies
Learners acquire strategies for prioritizing requirements and features based on user value, business needs, and feasibility, enabling them to make informed decisions that meet both user and business goals.
3. Improve your user research skills
Participants improve their skills in conducting user research and dealing with conflicting requirements to ensure that user needs are accurately captured and taken into account in the development process.
4. Integrate user stories seamlessly into processes
The training covers different types of requirements and their traceability and teaches how user stories can be seamlessly integrated into development processes to ensure improved project management and result tracking.
5. Get to know agile work elements and types
Learners gain insight into agile work elements, including initiatives, epics, and user stories, and learn how to use them effectively to structure and manage tasks in agile projects.
6. Techniques for cutting user stories
Participants will discover techniques for breaking user stories into manageable, actionable pieces to enable smoother development and more accurate work estimation.
7. Introduction to Story Mapping and Customer Journey Mapping
The training introduces story mapping and customer journey mapping techniques to help participants visualize and organize user stories to better understand user experiences and project scope.
8. Use user research methods and brainstorming techniques
Learners explore various methods of user research and brainstorming techniques to develop solutions, ensuring they fully understand user needs and encourage innovative thinking in requirements analysis.
9. Discover collaborative requirements analysis techniques
Participants will learn collaborative requirements analysis techniques to promote teamwork and shared understanding in the requirements process, leading to more effective and coordinated project outcomes.
Included in training
Training Manuals/Slides: We provide comprehensive training manuals and presentation slides that summarize the key concepts, frameworks, and practical insights of each unit. These materials serve as your reference guides.
Access to templates and tools: Get access to downloadable templates and tools to help you define effective requirements and user stories.
Training sessions: Of course, 6 hours of training are included.
In addition, an optional one-hour introductory interview (getting to know each other) and a final interview (Q&A) are included for all interested parties.
Requirements
Experience/knowledge required: None.
PC/notebook (with working webcam and microphone) – only for live online training.
Zoom: Get familiar with Zoom and check that it works with your equipment – for live online training only.
Mural: We will be using Mural for our trainings, so make sure you have access to Mural – for live online trainings only.
Who is this training suitable for?
Product Managers and Product Owners: Ensure effective communication of user needs and stakeholder requirements and prioritize features that deliver the greatest value to users.
Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches: Support and guide the team in agile practices to ensure that user stories and requirements are well defined and understood.
Software developers and quality assurance testers: Improve understanding of user needs and requirements to improve the quality of work and promote collaboration with other team members.
People who want to become Product Owners or Product Managers: Learn the key skills required to be successful as a Product Owner or Product Manager and start your career in this field.
Do you want to further develop your team?
We have created our own B2B offer, which can be customized according to your needs to create the best benefit for your team.
FAQ
What is the main goal of the User Story Writing training?
The main goal of this training is to equip participants with the necessary skills and techniques to write clear, actionable user stories and manage requirements effectively. This includes learning different formats for user stories, strategies for prioritization, and methods for conducting user research.
Who should take part in the User Story Writing training?
This training is ideal for product owners, business analysts, project managers, agile coaches, developers and all professionals involved in requirements gathering, writing user stories and agile project management.
What essential components are covered in the “User Story Writing” training?
The training covers a variety of topics, including different formats for user stories, agile work items (initiatives, epics, user stories), techniques for splitting user stories, story mapping, customer journey mapping, user research methods, brainstorming techniques and collaborative requirements analysis.
How does the User Story Writing training help improve user story writing?
Participants will learn different formats for writing user stories with measurable criteria to ensure that features meet user expectations and can be effectively integrated into the development process. This leads to clearer, actionable user stories that drive successful project outcomes.
What strategies will I learn to prioritize requirements?
You will learn strategies for prioritizing requirements and features based on user value, business needs, and feasibility. This knowledge will help you make informed decisions that align user expectations with business goals.
What techniques are covered for breaking down user stories?
Participants will discover techniques for breaking user stories into manageable, actionable pieces. This facilitates smoother development and more accurate work estimates, making user stories practical and achievable.
How is the training carried out?
The training is conducted through a mix of theoretical units, practical exercises and case studies to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
What materials are provided during the User Story Writing training?
Participants will receive training materials including slides, templates, worksheets, and access to additional resources and reading materials to support their learning journey.
How can I apply the knowledge acquired from the “User Story Writing” training in my job?
The knowledge and skills acquired from this training can be applied directly to your role in project management and product development. You will be able to write clear, actionable user stories, prioritize requirements effectively, conduct thorough user research and integrate these elements seamlessly into your development processes.
Are there any prerequisites for participating in the “User Story Writing” training?
There are no strict prerequisites, but a basic understanding of agile methods and project management principles is beneficial for participants.