How the Letter B Saved Us!

Even New Kids Have Something to Share

Anna Bliss and Viv Whitfield Co-Founders: Twin Cities Product Community

Broccoli: Good for You,

Good for Your Backlog (Or:  Why  You  Should  Thank  Your  High  School  English  Teacher)  

How Often Have You Said…

•  That  was  a  home  run  •  I  hit  a  brick  wall  •  It’s  like  herding  cats  

…Then you are using metaphors!

They’re  not  just  for  high  school  essay  tests,  poetry,  and  sports  commentary  

I’m a Fan Because  they  work  and  have  goGen  me  out  of  more  than  one  sHcky  situaHon.    

And Because It Tamed Our Backlog

Yes.  This  Is  The  Whole  Thing.  

It Shifted The Conversation

You  prioriHze  differently  when  you  take  Hme  out  of  the  equaHon  

COST  VA

LUE  

Blueprints: Not Just for Buildings

(Or:  Don’t  Let  Anyone  Smash  Your  Legos)  

It All Started With…

&

So I Did…

It’s All About Blueprints!

What Happened Next? 1.  Chewing  gum  in  meeHngs  gets  under  my  skin  

2.  Late  deliverables  with  no  communicaHon.  I  understand  life  happens  and  things  get  delayed,  just  keep  me  in  the  loop  and  let  me  know.  

3.  Direct  (but  gentle)  feedback.  I  am  not  from  Minnesota,  I  don’t  understand  passive  

4.  Talking  about  others  makes  me  uncomfortable.  

3 Things To Work On • Create  your  Blueprint  

•  Set  up  coffee  with  someone  

• Ask  for  their  Blueprint  

Oh  and  don’t  ever  let  anyone  smash  your  Legos!