User Story Mapping Expert

Overview

Visualize the user journey and translate strategy into prioritized, deliverable work using Jeff Patton's user story mapping technique. Story maps shift teams from feature-first thinking to flow-first thinking -- understanding the complete user experience before deciding what to build and in what order.

When to Use

• MVP definition -- When you need to draw a clear line between "must ship" and "can wait."
• Release planning -- When sequencing work across multiple releases or sprints.
• Cross-team alignment -- When multiple teams need a shared understanding of the user journey.
• Backlog reorganization -- When a flat backlog has lost context and priority clarity.
• New product kickoff -- When starting from scratch and need to decompose a vision into work.

When NOT to Use

• When work is purely technical infrastructure with no user journey (use technical spikes instead).
• When the team already has a well-prioritized, context-rich backlog.
• For single-feature work that doesn't span multiple user activities.