Jimmy methods guide!

1. A picture is worth a thousand words!
2. So first you get an annotated diagram which shows you all the elements involved in the method.
3. Each element is labeled, has a description, and explained.

This is the extremely quick overview of the method focusing on the what and why. Basically the Jimmy answer to the question “what is this?”

Key points in time when this method is most helpful (or has been most helpful in our experience).

Step by step instructions on how to actually do the method. The method part of the Jimmy method.

Remember that a Jimmy method is a guide and if anything is going to go sideways, it is going to go sideways when you’re trying to stick to a plan. So think of this as a helpful guide, rather than the method rules!

Speaking of rules… here’s some non-negotiable rules for using the method! Bending these undermines the value of the method and there are very few situations that would warrant compromising on these.

Ya know, don’t run with scissors and all that.

These aren’t as non-negotiable as the rules, but wherever possible, these are best to follow when using the method in the wild.

Stuck or want to level up your use of the method? Here’s a list of some of the more helpful tips we’ve uncovered when using this method.

Basically it’s a “I wish someone told me” list for the method.

Stuff goes wrong all the time. Here’s what is most likely to go wrong with this method (along with some advice on how to avoid getting tripped).

Mostly curated from witnessing junior BAs stumble on the exact same things we stumbled on when first trying the method in the wild.

Concrete examples are super helpful. So here are some! Only included on some methods. Like a bonus entry.

Methods sometimes work well with other methods so we’ve linked those that do.

You’re very welcome 😉.