What is a sprint?
A sprint is a container for commitment. The fixed end date forces a decision about what fits, which is the main benefit even for a team of one.
What matters here
- A fixed length, agreed in advance
- A small committed scope
- A plan at the start, a review at the end
- Scope changes are visible, not silent
- A retrospective on how it went
Why a fixed length
An open ended list expands to fill the time available. A two week window creates a natural moment to stop, look at what happened and choose again, which is the loop that keeps a plan honest.
Committing to less
The most common sprint mistake is planning for a perfect fortnight. Plan for the interruptions you know will happen, and the sprint stops ending in the same quiet failure every time.
Sprints for one person
A solo sprint works if you keep the review. Without the review it is just a deadline you set for yourself and ignore.
Frequently asked questions
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Disclaimer
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