Getting Real Value out of Your Planning Efforts with Story Mapping

Explore the power of Story Mapping in this 51-minute conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2015. Learn how to extract real value from planning efforts with Jesper Boeg, an Agile/Lean Consultant and author. Discover why Story Mapping has been Boeg's preferred tool for identifying valuable priorities and aligning stakeholders for over five years. Follow along as he guides you through the process, from assembling the right team and researching the domain to prioritizing tasks and walking through the minimum viable product (MVP). Gain insights on handling risks, maintaining physical representations, and updating your map. With practical examples and valuable take-aways, master the art of creating visual, two-dimensional plans that transform fragmented ideas into cohesive, actionable strategies.

Introduction
Team
Personal
Agenda
You are guinea pigs
Quick rating
Context of this talk
Story point machine
Fragmented list of great ideas
It is a simple score!
Backlogs are great!
The new backlog is a map
Story Mapping in short
Get the right people
Research domain
Write known business needs
If applicable
Start outside-in
Customer Journey touch points
Where will we put our energy?
Prioritize
Tell the story / walk the map
One target group at the time
Walk the "MVP"
What is the real risk?
Remember
Difficult but important
A smile doesn't cut it
A door
Glass walls are great
Even a dinner table
It is just a direction!
Keep it physical
Repeat / update
Visual and 2 dimensions
Take-aways
Questions
Contact information