Product Inception & User Story Mapping

Alignment is fundamental to the success of any team, product or project. Without alignment, there can be duplication of work, misunderstanding, conflict, lack of trust and ultimately, can result in the waste of time, resource(s), and people. Inceptions (which can also be known as kick-offs, discovery, Sprint Zero, etc.) bring team members, leadership, users and interested parties together in a collaborative workshop at the start to build that alignment and trust before any development begins.