The Mikado Method

List of Figures

Chapter 1. Meet the Mikado Method

Figure 1.1. A Mikado Graph with a goal and two prerequisites

Figure 1.2. Being able to change the shape of things is a highly desirable skill

Figure 1.3. A process chart describing the Mikado Method

Figure 1.4. A user story

Figure 1.5. Start with the goal, replacing “Mikado Goal” with your task or story.

Figure 1.6. Note the immediate solution, or prerequisite.

Figure 1.7. Repeat the steps for each prerequisite to build knowledge about the dependencies.

Figure 1.8. Check off the solutions as they are completed.

Chapter 2. Hello, Mikado Method!

Figure 2.1. The Mikado Method process

Figure 2.2. Drawing the Mikado Goal will help us focus on the task at hand.

Figure 2.3. A clearly written goal ...