When 

• Prior to the start of the Sprint

How Long

• Time-boxed to a max of 8 hours for 1 month Sprint. The shorter the sprint, the shorter the planning. Ex. 4 hours/2 weeks.

What happens: Team determines

• Part 1: What can be done this sprint?
• Part 2: How will the chosen work get done?

NOTE: Only the Dev Team can assess what it can accomplish over the upcoming sprint.

• Techniques for a successful Sprint Planning

• Use Estimation Poker Planning

• Setting meeting guidelines (etiquette) that everyone agrees to

• Use of the team’s scrum board to create and break down user stories (manual or electronic)