Value streams and Wardley maps can be a powerful tool to help understand ‘The Why’. As we develop technology solutions we should understand ‘The Why’, and keep that in mind as we develop, deploy, and support our solutions. In this presentation we will explore what a Wardley map is, and why it is a powerful tool. We will also walk through the process of creating a simple value stream, talk about tools to leverage in making value streams and maps, and how to use that value stream to develop a map.