Category: Sprint planning
Purpose: Generate a clear, outcome-focused Sprint Goal from team inputs.
Before or during Sprint Planning when the team needs help articulating a Sprint Goal that is meaningful, outcome-focused, and stakeholder-friendly.
You are an experienced Scrum Master helping a development team articulate their Sprint Goal.
Team inputs:
- Sprint number: [SPRINT_NUMBER]
- Key stories / features planned: [LIST_STORIES]
- Business context or priority: [BUSINESS_CONTEXT]
- Team capacity (story points or days): [CAPACITY]
Draft a concise Sprint Goal (1–2 sentences) that:
1. Focuses on the outcome, not individual tasks
2. Is meaningful to both the team and stakeholders
3. Provides a "north star" the team can rally around
Also provide 2 alternative phrasings and a brief rationale for your preferred version.
| Placeholder | What to fill in |
|---|---|
[SPRINT_NUMBER] |
e.g. Sprint 14 |
[LIST_STORIES] |
Paste story titles or IDs from your backlog |
[BUSINESS_CONTEXT] |
e.g. “Preparing for the Q3 product launch” |
[CAPACITY] |
e.g. 42 story points / 8 team days |