Sprint Planning Template
For Product Teams, Founders, and Builders
Use this template to structure your development cycles with clarity, iteration, and outcomes in mind.
Purpose:
This template helps teams plan sprints with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and structured tracking to ensure productive development cycles.
1. Sprint Overview
Provide the basic framing of the sprint so everyone shares the same context.
Sprint Number / Name:
________________________________________
Sprint Duration (Start – End Dates):
________________________________________
Sprint Length (select one):
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
- Other:
_________________
Team / Squad Name:
________________________________________
Sprint Owner / Facilitator:
________________________________________
Team Velocity (if applicable):
(e.g., story points from previous sprint, average tasks completed)
________________________________________
2. Sprint Goal
Define the single most important objective of this sprint.
Sprint Goal Statement:
By the end of this sprint, we will…
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
You can optionally add clarifying bullets:
- Why this goal matters:
_________________________________________________________ - How it links to product/strategy:
_________________________________________________________
3. Key Outcomes & Success Metrics
How will we measure success at the end of this sprint?
List up to 3 key outcomes and make each one measurable.
Outcome 1:
- Description:
______________________________________________ - Metric / KPI:
______________________________________________ - Target:
______________________________________________
Outcome 2:
- Description:
______________________________________________ - Metric / KPI:
______________________________________________ - Target:
______________________________________________
Outcome 3:
- Description:
______________________________________________ - Metric / KPI:
______________________________________________ - Target:
______________________________________________
4. Planned Sprint Backlog
List the key deliverables (stories, features, bug fixes, tech tasks).
Use this table as your high-level sprint backlog. Add or duplicate rows as needed.
| Priority (High/Med/Low) | Task / Story | Owner | Estimate (hrs / pts) | Status (To Do / In Progress / Done) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tip: Keep this list focused on what you realistically expect to complete in this sprint.
5. Dependencies & Blockers
What (or who) might slow us down?
List anything outside the team's direct control that could impact delivery.
Dependencies / Potential Blockers:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Action Plan / Escalation:
- Who will own each dependency?
__________________________________________________________ - How and when will we escalate if it is blocked?
__________________________________________________________
6. Team Capacity Planning
Calculate available working hours or story points (accounting for PTO, meetings, etc.).
Use this table to capture capacity by team member.
| Team Member | Availability (hrs / pts) | Notes (PTO, meetings, part-time, etc.) |
|---|---|---|
Tip: Consider holidays, overlapping projects, and recurring meetings when estimating capacity.
7. Key Dates / Milestones
Track important events and deadlines that intersect with this sprint.
| Date | Event / Milestone | Owner |
|---|---|---|
Examples:
- Feature flag on/off dates
- External demos or stakeholder reviews
- Release / deployment windows
8. Risks & Mitigation Plan
Call out known risks and how to handle them if they occur.
For each risk, describe what might happen and how you'll respond.
Risk 1
- Description:
__________________________________________________________ - Mitigation Plan:
__________________________________________________________
Risk 2
- Description:
__________________________________________________________ - Mitigation Plan:
__________________________________________________________
Risk 3
- Description:
__________________________________________________________ - Mitigation Plan:
__________________________________________________________
Tip: Revisit these during sprint review and retro to see which risks actually materialized.
9. Sprint Review Prep
Who's presenting? What will be demoed?
Demos:
- Feature / Story:
____________________________________ - Feature / Story:
____________________________________ - Technical / Backend:
_______________________________
Presenters:
________________________________________________________________________________
Feedback to Capture:
- Product / UX feedback:
__________________________________________________________ - Technical / performance feedback:
__________________________________________________________ - Go-to-market / stakeholder feedback:
__________________________________________________________
10. Retrospective Notes (To Be Filled Post Sprint)
Reflect on how the sprint went and capture specific improvements.
What went well?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What didn't go well?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What should we try or change next time?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Concrete action items for next sprint:
-
_____________________________________________________(Owner:__________) -
_____________________________________________________(Owner:__________) -
_____________________________________________________(Owner:__________)
11. Ready to Move Fast?
This template is your sprint compass.
- Duplicate it for each new sprint.
- Adapt sections to match your team's workflow.
- Keep it lightweight but consistent so the team builds a shared rhythm.
Keep planning tight, feedback fast, and outcomes visible.
Template by 99 Studio.