Amazing Stories 1
How to Write Agile User Stories That Deliver Clarity, Value, and Results
Most user stories are too vague, too solution-focused, or too long-winded to be helpful. The result? Teams build what was asked for—not what was actually needed.
Amazing Stories 1 is your path to transforming that. This workshop teaches you how to write clear, focused user stories that drive real product value—without overcomplicating things or relying on guesswork.
Led by Jim Schiel, Agile expert and founder of Artisan Agility, this course empowers you with practical techniques and real-world insights that elevate your user story writing to a strategic skill.
✅ You’ll Learn How To:
Separate Wants from Needs to write stories that uncover true user value.
Use the 3 C’s of effective stories: Card, Conversation, and Confirmation.
Leverage Personas, Journey Maps, and Empathy Maps to understand users deeply.
Think like a user to capture behavior—not just features.
Avoid story-killing traps like “As a user…” or solution-driven writing.
Use powerful extensions like:
“Instead of…” (to capture current state),
“No later than…” (to reflect urgency),
“In time…” (to document performance needs),
and Acceptance vs. Success Criteria to ensure satisfaction, not just completion.
🧠 What’s Included
2 hours of high-impact training
Your own User Story Writing Handbook
Examples and templates you can use immediately
Eligible for 8 SEUs from the Scrum Alliance
🎯 Who Should Attend
Product Owners and Product Managers looking to improve backlog quality
Business Analysts needing better collaboration tools with developers
Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches supporting product development
UX Professionals and Stakeholders who contribute to requirements
Whether you’re new to Agile or seasoned in writing backlog items, you’ll leave with a toolkit that makes your user stories amazing.
📚 Course Highlights
Start Big, Then Refine: Learn to quickly capture needs without wasting time.
KISS Principle (Keep It Short and Simple): Avoid bloated, compound stories.
Global Concerns: Understand operational and technical contexts without embedding solutions.
From Output to Outcome: Shift your mindset and write stories that matter.
🎤 About the Instructor
Jim Schiel has helped over 24,000 professionals transform how they lead, collaborate, and deliver value. As a Certified Scrum Trainer and CEO of Artisan Agility, Jim brings real-world expertise, passion, and pragmatic tools to every training session.
He’s been where your teams are—and knows how to get them where they need to be.
✅ Ready to Start Writing Stories That Actually Deliver?
Take the next step on your Agile journey. Stop writing backlog items that miss the mark. Start writing stories that create clarity, confidence, and customer value.
Welcome to "Amazing Stories! 1", your essential guide to writing compelling user stories! Brace yourselves because you're about to embark on a transformative journey—one that's designed to turn you into the user story architect your team has been waiting for!