intermediate · 90–90 min
The 90-Minute Focused Sprint Planning Workshop
Planning dragging on? Focus your team on the most impactful work and eliminate distractions in just 90 minutes.
About this session
Sprint planning often devolves into hours of circular debate and technical rabbit holes, leaving the team drained before the work even starts. This session forces a hard pivot toward high-impact goals, ensuring every developer and stakeholder leaves with a clear, committed list of priorities for the upcoming cycle.
Why it works
The three-stage structure creates a funnel that filters out distractions and forces immediate decision-making on the most critical tasks. By time-boxing the discussion, the group is pressured to move past minor implementation details and focus on the strategic alignment required to hit delivery targets.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Scrum Masters or external facilitators working with agile & scrum teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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