How to plan a sprint?
A sprint is a defined period of time with its own list of deliverables, resource allocation, and budget. Use this procedure when planning a new sprint, both at the start of the project and for each subsequent period.
- 7 steps
- Total time: 1 h 30 min
- Preparation: 30 min
- Result: A sprint plan in DevOps that the entire project team is familiar with and has agreed upon.
Required tools
- Azure DevOps — The sprint plan is created here, and the tasks are scheduled over time.
Set the cadence and schedule the deliverables
1.Agree on the sprint length with the customer
Have the project manager agree on the length of the sprint with the customer's project manager.
2.Describe the first period in detail
Make sure the first period is highly detailed so that the entire project team knows exactly what is to be delivered in the first iteration.
3.Add the tasks to the sprint plan
Distribute the defined and estimated tasks from DevOps across the sprint timeline.
4.Incorporate input from the kickoff
Adjust the sprint plan based on any input that emerged during the project kickoff.
Establish support for the plan
5.Align the sprint plan with the entire group
Make sure all participants understand what is expected to be delivered in the sprint.
6.Book the meeting schedule
Add the stand-up meetings, project team meetings, and steering committee meetings for the sprint to the calendars of all project participants.
7.Secure internal buy-in for the strategies within the client organization
Ensure that the strategies underpinning the sprint—such as testing and training—are anchored internally within the customer organization, not just within the project team.
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