As we are starting to move to more formally embrace some agile
techniques, I came across this article that outlines some of the
characteristics of good stories and tasks. I thought it might be a
useful reminder to everyone while we go through backlog grooming, story
creation, and any time we are doing planning.
It's a very quick read, but super helpful, so please have a look:
http://xp123.com/articles/invest-in-good-stories-and-smart-tasks/
Mike