Can you list all the States in the US? Sure, you probably learned them in school, and the number hasn’t changed in decades. But try it now—start listing them. If you’re like most people, you’ll rattle off a handful quickly, then slow down as the gaps in your memory start to appear. Why does this happen?

It’s not because you’re forgetful—it’s because you’re human. Most people can only juggle two to three chunks of information in their working memory at a time. This limitation isn’t a flaw; it’s just how our brains are wired.

In this session, Sara Caldwell will show you how to embrace and work with this natural constraint using Story Mapping. Developed by Jeff Patton, Story Mapping is a transformative technique that turns your flat, uninspiring backlog into a dynamic, visual narrative. It connects every outcome to a user story (because they’re called user stories for a reason).

You will learn:

• A shared understanding of the business outcomes your team is striving to achieve.
• Clear alignment on how the team will collaborate to accomplish those outcomes.
• An actionable release plan that brings it all together