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The Book Explained: Unifying User Stories, Use Cases, Story Maps (The Power of Verbs)

Oct 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm GTB Daylight Time

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Join IIBA Romania’s 3rd session with Cristina Gheorghiu and Codrin-Dan Nicolau for an exploration of Unifying User Stories, Use Cases, Story Maps (The Power of Verbs) by Alistair Cockburn. Discover how these techniques connect and how the power of verbs can help you structure your thinking and better understand user needs. No prior reading required. Language: Romanian.
 

The Book Explained: Unifying User Stories, Use Cases, Story Maps (The Power of Verbs)

This is the 3rd edition of The Book Explained, an IIBA Romania initiative and a BA Book Club format where someone reads the book for you and walks you through the main ideas.
 
In this edition, Cristina Gheorghiu and Codrin-Dan Nicolau will explore Unifying User Stories, Use Cases, Story Maps (The Power of Verbs) by Alistair Cockburn.
 
How do User Stories, Use Cases and Story Maps connect? And how can the power of verbs help us better structure our thinking and understand user needs? Whether you already use these techniques in your daily work or are simply curious about how they connect, join us for a practical exploration of the book's key ideas.
 
Author: Alistair Cockburn
Published: 2024
Session language: Romanian
 
✔️ No mandatory reading
✔️ Enough insight to decide if you want to explore the book further
 

About our Speaker 

Codrin-Dan Nicolau is an experienced IT professional with over 30 years in the technology industry, working across roles such as Project Manager, Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Management Consultant. Throughout his career, he has been involved in a wide range of transformation initiatives, helping organizations translate complex business needs into practical solutions while navigating organizational change.

He holds several internationally recognized certifications, including MBA, PMP, CCMP, and CBAP, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and continuous development. Codrin is a strong advocate of Lifelong Learning (LLL) and believes that at any stage of a career there is always an opportunity to learn something new that can reshape perspectives and expand professional capabilities.

Cristina Gheorghiu has 15 years of hands-on experience in Business Analysis in a variety of projects, both in the public and private sector. She has been part of the Romanian Business Analysis community for many years and has contributed to its professional growth. She has been an active member of the IIBA Romania Chapter, with special contribution between 2017 and 2023, when she was Education and Certification Director for 5 years and President of the chapter for 1 year.

Event Details

📍Location: Online. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the event.
🗓 Date & Time: October 22, 2026, 18:30–20:30 EET (Bucharest time)
🗣 Language: Romanian