#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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