Sprint Planning

Sprint Planning is the event that kicks off the Sprint. During this meeting, the Scrum Team collaboratively defines the work to be done in the upcoming Sprint.

Purpose

• Define Why the Sprint is valuable via a Sprint Goal (commitment for the Sprint Backlog)
• Select What Product Backlog items can be Done toward the Sprint Goal and Product Goal
• Define How the work will be delivered

Participants

• The full Scrum Team: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers

Process — Why / What / How (Scrum Guide 2020)

1. Why: The Product Owner proposes why the Sprint is valuable and a Sprint Goal is collaboratively defined.
2. What: The Developers select Product Backlog items that will move toward the Sprint Goal and Product Goal.
3. How: The Developers create a plan in the Sprint Backlog for delivering the selected work.

Timebox

• Typically 2 hours per week of Sprint duration (e.g., 4 hours for a 2-week Sprint).

Best Practices

• Ensure clear communication of priorities
• Encourage team discussion and commitment
• Keep the focus on achievable goals