Sprint Planning & Backlog Refinement

Better Ways of Working

In this conversation, Dave and Q discuss the importance of sprint planning and backlog refinement in Scrum. They emphasize the need for proper backlog refinement as a foundation for successful sprint planning. They highlight the impact of backlog refinement on the efficiency and effectiveness of sprint planning. The conversation also covers capacity planning, adapting the plan for unexpected events, and the flexibility of pulling from the backlog. They stress the importance of quick and reliable estimation and effective communication in remote teams. The conversation concludes with the idea that each team should adapt sprint planning to fit their specific needs.

Takeaways

• Proper backlog refinement is crucial for successful sprint planning.

• Capacity planning should be based on historical data and adjusted for vacations and unexpected events.

• Teams should focus on quick and reliable estimation rather than false precision.

• Effective communication is essential in remote teams.

• Each team should adapt sprint planning to fit their specific needs.