The Humanizing Work Show

#175 How to Split a User Story

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In this episode of the Humanizing Work Show, we tackle one of the most-requested topics in Agile and Scrum: how to split a user story effectively.

Drawing from our best-selling 80/20 Product Backlog Refinement course, Richard walks through the widely-used Story Splitting Flowchart, breaking down common challenges and actionable solutions.

You’ll learn:

  • Why “unsplittable stories” are often just non-stories
  • How to balance the INVEST criteria when refining your backlog
  • Which story splitting patterns are most useful (and when to use them)
  • How smarter story slicing improves prioritization and ROI

    • Whether you're a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or team member, this episode will help you refine your backlog with confidence and clarity.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • 80/20 Product Backlog Refinement Course: https://www.humanizingwork.com/8020
    • Story Splitting Poster: https://www.humanizingwork.com/story-splitting-poster
    • Episode Page: https://www.humanizingwork.com/how-to-split-a-user-story-episode
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