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Sprint Planning - Getting it done right

Outcome: Commitment to reach the Sprint Goal

Output: Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog

Goal: Get the team ready to reach a meaningful goal by the end of the Sprint

How long

What

Who

How

5’

Set the Stage

Product Owner

Product Owner sets the stage by stating why the Sprint is important and what matters most for the business and customers right now

15’

Sprint Goal

Scrum Team

Product Owner shares a draft of the Sprint Goal based on why the Sprint matters and sharpen it with the whole team

5’

Sprint Name

Scrum Team

The Scrum Master or Product Owner asks the team to suggest on a name for the Sprint. This can be anything, a superhero, song, movie. The point is making it fun and engaging

90’-120’

Sprint Backlog

Developers

Based on the Sprint Goal, Developers create the Sprint Backlog. This is the moment to talk about how to get it done. Developers will talk in detail about their strategy to reach the Sprint Goal

5’

Start the Sprint

Scrum Team

As you have the Sprint Goal, Sprint Backlog, Sprint Name, and the commitment, start the Sprint

Step by step to get to a successful Sprint Planning

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