Free Pre-Sprint Planning

I. Pre-Sprint Planning Meeting Details

II. Attendees

III. Agenda

1. Introduction

   • Welcome and Introduction of Attendees

   • Overview of Pre-Sprint Planning Objective

2. Review of Previous Sprint

   • Review of Sprint Goals

   • Discussion of Achievements and Challenges

   • Identification of Lessons Learned

3. Product Backlog Refinement

   • Review of Product Backlog Items (PBIs)

   • Identification of High-Priority PBIs for Sprint

4. Sprint Goal Setting

   • Definition of Sprint Goal

   • Alignment of Sprint Goal with Product Vision

5. Task Estimation

   • Breakdown of PBIs into Tasks

   • Estimation of Effort for Each Task

   • Assignment of Tasks to Team Members

6. Capacity Planning

   • Evaluation of Team Capacity

   • Adjustment of Sprint Backlog as Necessary

7. Definition of Done (DoD) Review

   • Review and Confirmation of Definition of Done

   • Agreement on Acceptance Criteria for Sprint Deliverables

8. Review of Sprint Timeline

   • Confirmation of Sprint Duration

   • Discussion of Sprint Start and End Dates

9. Action Items

   • Assignment of Action Items

   • Deadline Setting for Action Item Completion

10. Closing

    • Summary of Key Decisions

    • Next Steps and Reminders

IV. Additional Resources

• Scrum Guide

• Product Backlog Template

• Sprint Backlog Template

• Definition of Done Template

V. Feedback

• The team appreciated the structured approach to pre-sprint planning and found the agenda comprehensive and well-organized.

• Some team members suggested incorporating more time for in-depth discussions on complex user stories or technical challenges during future planning sessions to ensure better understanding and alignment.

• There was consensus among participants that defining and adhering to the Definition of Done (DoD) was crucial for maintaining quality and delivering valuable increments consistently.

• It was suggested to implement a retrospective at the end of each pre-sprint planning meeting to reflect on the process and identify areas for improvement proactively.

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