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Lean & Agile Playbook v.2.01 – modified MAY2016
Story Card/User Story
Short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the person who desires
the new capability, usually a user or customer of the system. They typically follow a simple
template: “As a <type of user>, I want <some goal> so that <some reason>”. User stories
are often written on index cards or sticky notes and arranged on walls or tables to facilitate
planning and discussion. As such, they strongly shift the focus from writing about features
to discussing them. In fact, these discussions are more important than whatever text is
written.
T-Shaped Person
A person is someone who has deep, thorough understanding, experience and skill in one
particular function, discipline or specialty with a breadth of knowledge and competence
across a broad range of areas. The vertical bar of the T represents depth of expertise
while the horizontal bar represents breath of knowledge.
As a: Bank Customer
I want to: Withdraw money from an ATM
So that: I don’t have to go into the bank and stand in line
Acceptance Criteria:
Customer is able to withdraw cash
from an ATM