List only the impacts that really help move you in the right direction towards the central goal.

Who can produce the desired effect? Who can obstruct it? Who are the consumers or users of our product? Who will be impacted by it? These are the actors who can influence the outcome.

An impact map puts all the deliverables in the context of the impacts that they are supposed to support.

Impact maps solve common problems

Because an impact map puts software deliverables in the context of business goals,

Preparation step 3: Plan your first milestone

Getting it right:

Keeping user stories honest

Creating an impact map