User stories workshop
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CONTENTS What a user story is
Why use them
When and how to
Let’s give it a go!
USER STORIES
JUDGES
Paul Tim
A USER STORY IS A simple tool to focus on user needs
A single statement capturing who, what & why
EXAMPLE
As a student,
I want to borrow a modern laptop,
so that I can work quietly & efficiently.
DATA
Data from 2014 Library Client Survey
“User stories don’t make you think about how something will be implemented;
instead they focus on the who and the why.”
- Boost New Media http://www.boost.co.nz/blog/2010/09/user-stories/
LIBRARY USERS EXAMPLES
LIBRARY STAFF EXAMPLESAs a library advisor
I want front desk enquiry analysis
In order to improve first level resolution
WHY USE THEMUser stories help you …
think from the user perspective
generate discussion and collaboration
communicate requirements:
• in plain English
• without writing detailed documentation
• in bite-size pieces
User stories help you …
show value
filter irrelevant content and functionality
drive user research
leave it to the experts to work out the best way of
meeting the user need
prioritise and plan work
WHY USE THEM
WHENAt the start of a project / initiative
HOW
write them on card/whiteboard create a digital version
WHAT NEXT?
Then deal with the how!
As a (USER)
The user makes sure you’re thinking about who will use this feature. If there isn’t an identifiable user for the feature, reconsider whether you need it.
COMPONENTS
I want to (TASK)
The task or action describes what will happen, but not how it will happen. User stories are designed to start a conversation within the team about the best way to make this feature.
So that (GOAL)
The goal describes the ultimate purpose of the feature. If you can’t think of one, it’s a signal that you should reconsider whether the feature you’re trying to describe is actually important.
LET’S GIVE IT A GO!
As a (ROLE)I want to (TASK)So that (GOAL)
AT YOUR TABLE
Choose one
Write table number
ON A SEPARATE NOTE
Write your names
Write table number
WE COLLECT & SUBMIT
Your user story
AFTER LUNCH