Description

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