Every sprint starts with an event during which the work to be done is agreed on by all parties. A goal for the sprint is set, the scope of the sprint work is agreed on, and a plan for creating the PBIs is formed. This event is known as the Sprint Planning Meeting .
Defining the Sprint Goal
The Sprint Goal is a brief, high-level statement of the overall purpose of a sprint. It needs to be short, to the point, and clear. It is the completion of the sentence: We’re choosing this work for this sprint because . . . . It is the answer to the question: Why did ...
