User Story Mapping: Turning User Journeys into Product Plans

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down user story mapping — a visual, collaborative technique for aligning teams and building products from the user’s perspective.

• You’ll learn:
• What a user story map is and how it organizes work across user journeys and priorities
• How story mapping helps teams clarify scope, plan releases, and keep stakeholders aligned
• The benefits of a visual, collaborative approach to refining estimates, spotting assumptions, and making faster decisions
• Tips for facilitating effective mapping sessions and keeping the map relevant over time

If you’ve ever had a backlog so long it felt like a graveyard of ideas, story mapping can help you see the big picture — and ship what actually matters.