Facilitated by Ola M.
Master the art of writing user stories that drive clarity, enable conversations, and result in valuable software.
Why User Stories Matter:
User stories are the building blocks of Agile product development. Well-written stories create shared understanding, enable effective planning, and help teams deliver what customers actually need.
What You’ll Learn:
• The anatomy of a user story: “As a [who], I want [what], so that [why]”
• The INVEST criteria: Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable
• Writing effective acceptance criteria using Given-When-Then format
• The difference between user stories, epics, and themes
• Story splitting techniques for breaking down large stories
Hands-On Workshop Activities:
• Practice writing user stories for real-world scenarios
• Peer review and feedback on story quality
• Transform requirements documents into user stories
• Write acceptance criteria that remove ambiguity
• Learn when to split stories and when to keep them together
Common Pitfalls to Avoid:
• Writing technical tasks instead of user stories
• Forgetting the “why” – missing the value statement
• Making stories too large or too small
• Vague acceptance criteria that don’t drive clarity
• Treating stories as contracts instead of conversation starters
Benefits of Attending This Session:
By the end of this workshop, participants will confidently write user stories that drive team conversations, create acceptance criteria that remove ambiguity, and understand how good stories lead to better products. You’ll leave with practical templates and examples you can use immediately.