Preparing For A Remote Sprint Planning Meeting?
In the actual Sprint Planning meeting, the following steps should be followed:
| Review the product backlog. | The Development Team and Product Owner should review the product backlog to ensure everyone understands the priorities. The Development Team should ask clarifying questions and discuss any potential obstacles. |
| Establish the Sprint Goal | The Product Owner and Development Team should establish a Sprint Goal that captures what they want to achieve in the upcoming Sprint. This goal should be based on the highest priority items in the product backlog and the team’s capacity. |
| Decide on Sprint Backlog items. | The Development Team should choose the items from the product backlog they believe they can complete within Sprint. They should estimate the effort required for each item and discuss any dependencies or risks. |
| Finalize Sprint Backlog | The Development Team should finalize the Sprint Backlog, a list of items they have committed to completing in the Sprint. The Sprint Backlog should be clear, concise, and understandable. |
| Review and agree on the plan. | The Development Team and Product Owner should review the project and make sure everyone agrees on what needs to be done, who will do it, and when it will be done. They should also agree on tracking progress and handling any changes. |
In a remote Sprint Planning meeting, virtual tools and collaboration software can facilitate the discussion and decision-making process. Effective communication and clear expectations are critical to a successful remote Sprint Planning meeting.