Plan a Sprint

Plan a time-boxed sprint by selecting refined backlog items up to team capacity, defining a clear sprint goal, and decomposing selected items into actionable tasks. This skill produces a complete sprint plan that guides team work for the duration of the sprint iteration.

When to Use

• Starting a new sprint in a Scrum or agile project
• Re-planning a sprint after significant scope change
• Transitioning from ad-hoc work to structured sprint cadence
• After backlog grooming when items are ready for sprint inclusion
• Planning the first sprint after project charter approval

Inputs

• Required: Product backlog (prioritized, with estimates)
• Required: Sprint duration (typically 1-2 weeks)
• Required: Team members and their availability
• Optional: Previous sprint velocity (story points or items completed)
• Optional: Sprint number and date range