Workflow Templates: User Story Mapping Checklist

Gather all necessary stakeholders for the mapping session, including product owner, developers, and UX designers.

Ensure you have a clear product vision and goals that guide the user story mapping process.

Prepare tools and materials needed for the session, such as a whiteboard, sticky notes, or online collaboration tools.

Create a backbone for the user story map by listing the key user activities in chronological order.

Break down the key activities into smaller tasks and arrange them under the appropriate activities to form a user flow.

Prioritize the user stories by considering the product goals, user needs, and technical constraints.

Review the user story map with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared understanding.

Identify any gaps or missing user stories and add them to the map.

Refine user stories for clarity, adding acceptance criteria and any necessary details.

Use the map to plan releases by grouping user stories into releases based on priority and dependencies.

Track progress by moving user stories from planned to in-progress to completed as they are worked on.

Regularly revisit and update the user story map to reflect changes in the product vision, user feedback, or other factors.

Gather feedback from end-users and stakeholders on the implemented features.

Measure the impact of new features against the product goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Incorporate lessons learned into future development cycles and adjust the user story map accordingly.

User Story Mapping Checklist