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Gathering and writing “User Stories” is always a challenging activity and interview skills are the primary factor that makes the activity effective. In this session, I propose a method for exploring “User Wish” — user’s vague ideas before shaping user stories — using semi-structured interview with mind maps. The former half of the session is an introduction of mind maping and how to use it in user story exploration. The latter half will be a demonstration and workshop of attendees.

• What is a Mind map and Why ?
• How Software Development Benefits from Using Mind Maps

Writing haiku, the art form of short poetry from Japan, is a great way to reset the brain, express emotions without using emotional language, and explore the wealth of talent for writing and communication which exists in each of us. Often, our thought processes are procedural in nature. We treat our lives and work as railroads to success. This workshop explores the structure and language of haiku, aiming to break the habit of procedural thought through techniques which capture the moment and nurture the brain’s natural tendency to make connections.