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The 11 Advantages of Using a Sprint Goal by Barry Overeem

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👩🏻‍🏫 Define 'Sprint goal'

The Sprint Goal is an objective set for the Sprint.

Sprint goals are the result of a negotiation between the Product Owner and the Development Team.

The Development Team gives their commitment to achieving the Sprint Goal.

📝 Examples of 'Sprint goal'

Get feature X ready for release

Check if the architecture enables the desired performance

Test if users are willing to register before using the product features

➕➕ Advantages

1️⃣ 🧠 Ensures a focused Daily Scrum

2️⃣ 🤸🏻‍ Offers flexibility

3️⃣ ⚽ Fosters teamwork

4️⃣ 👨🏻‍💼 Supports the Product Owner

5️⃣ 📅 Supports a focused Sprint Planning

(see all advantages in full article: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/11-advantages-using-sprint-goal)

🤔 How to Choose a Sprint Goal?

🛍️ Why do we carry out the Sprint?

🎯 How do we reach its goal?

✅ How do we know the goal has been met?