Sprints and planning · Taskending editorial team
How to plan sprint capacity
Capacity is smaller than the total hours visible on a calendar. Leave, support, meetings and review work must be represented in the plan.
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How to apply it
Identify the time the team can realistically devote to the sprint. Compare capacity and estimates in Taskending after accounting for support and uncertainty. Select work that supports the goal before filling optional space.
A concrete example
In a three-person team, one person may have two days of leave while another handles regular support. Assuming identical full capacity overloads the plan. A review step depending on one specialist creates an additional constraint.
What to watch for
Capacity planning is not a target of keeping everyone continuously busy. Reserve room for unexpected events. Do not add hours and story points as if they were the same unit.
How to check the outcome
Compare planned and actual load at the end. Repeated carryover calls for examining interruptions and review bottlenecks as well as estimates.
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