Wednesday, November 29, 2023

What is the input to the Sprint Planning?

The input to Sprint Planning in Scrum includes several key elements that help guide the team in selecting and planning the work for the upcoming Sprint. The main inputs to Sprint Planning are:

  1. Product Backlog:

    • The Product Backlog is the prioritized list of all the features, enhancements, and fixes that need to be addressed in the product. It is maintained and prioritized by the Product Owner.
    • The Product Backlog serves as the primary input to Sprint Planning, providing the Development Team with a list of potential work items to consider for the upcoming Sprint.
  2. Prioritized Product Backlog Items:

    • The Product Owner presents the top items from the Product Backlog, those that are considered the highest priority and offer the most value to the product and stakeholders.
    • These prioritized Product Backlog Items serve as the starting point for discussions and decisions during Sprint Planning.
  3. Sprint Goal:

    • The Sprint Goal is a short, one-sentence description of what the team aims to achieve during the upcoming Sprint. It is set by the Product Owner and provides a unifying focus for the team.
    • The Sprint Goal helps guide the selection of Product Backlog Items and ensures that the work undertaken during the Sprint aligns with a common objective.
  4. Capacity of the Development Team:

    • The Development Team's capacity, or the amount of work it believes it can complete during the Sprint, is a critical input.
    • The team considers factors such as team member availability, skill sets, and any known constraints when determining its capacity.
  5. Velocity (optional):

    • Velocity is an optional input that can be considered during Sprint Planning. It represents the average amount of work completed by the team in previous Sprints.
    • While velocity is not a commitment, it can provide an indication of the team's historical capacity and help inform discussions about the amount of work to be taken into the Sprint.

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