How to perform Sprint Planning with Jira - Part 1 | Jira Tips & Tricks from the Agile Experts
Short Summary:
This video, the first in a series, focuses on effectively performing Sprint Planning within Jira. It covers the purpose of Sprint Planning (defining value, determining what will be done, and how it will be done), preparation steps (refining the Product Backlog and determining team capacity), and the process of setting up a Sprint in Jira. The video uses the example of a "one-on-one car rentals" website and mentions using story points or time-based estimation (detailed in later videos). The implications are smoother, more efficient Sprint Planning sessions leading to better project outcomes. The video details the process of setting up a Sprint in Jira, including naming conventions and goal setting.
Detailed Summary:
The video is structured into three main sections:
Section 1: Overview of Sprint Planning:
This section introduces the core purpose of Sprint Planning in Scrum. The speaker emphasizes that the goal is to answer three key questions: Why is this Sprint valuable? What will get done? How will the work get done? The speaker clarifies that the order of answering these questions is flexible, but all three must be addressed by the end of the session. The speaker also encourages viewers to subscribe for future videos in the series.
Section 2: Preparation for Sprint Planning:
This section highlights the crucial preparation needed before the Sprint Planning session. Two key aspects are emphasized:
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Adequately Refined Product Backlog Items: The speaker stresses the importance of well-defined, well-understood, and appropriately sized Product Backlog items ("Sprint-ready"). They warn against poorly defined items, leading to lengthy sessions, requirement elicitation during planning, and potential risks of delivering the wrong thing. A link to a video on refining the Product Backlog is provided.
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Team Capacity Determination: The team needs to determine its capacity – either using story points and velocity or by estimating time. The speaker promises to detail how to calculate velocity and capacity in a future video.
Section 3: Setting up a Sprint in Jira:
This section provides a step-by-step guide on setting up a Sprint within Jira using a company-managed project with a Scrum template. The speaker demonstrates how to:
- Create a Sprint: Using the "Create Sprint" button in the Product Backlog view.
- Set Sprint Details: This includes naming the Sprint (allowing for creative naming conventions or thematic naming), setting the Sprint length (typically two weeks, but options like one week or three weeks are discussed), setting the start and end dates, and adding a Sprint goal (which can be added later if needed). The speaker uses the example of a Sprint goal for the "one-on-one car rentals" website: "Allow customers to sign up and show interest in one-on-one car rentals." The speaker explains the importance of the Sprint goal for stakeholder communication and reporting.
The video concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to share funny Sprint names in the comments and to subscribe for the next video in the series, which will cover determining what can be accomplished within the Sprint.