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Plan two weeks of work, then deliver it

A sprint is a short, fixed period, usually one to four weeks, in which the team commits to a set of tasks. In Alladdin you keep the backlog of everything still to do, pull the most important items into the sprint and follow them to done.

  • Prioritised backlog
  • Sprint goal and dates
  • Progress on a board

One sprint, start to finish

  1. 1

    Fill the backlog

    List everything that needs doing: features, fixes, client requests. Put the most important at the top.

  2. 2

    Plan the sprint

    Set the dates and a goal in one sentence. Drag the top items from the backlog into the sprint, as much as the team can finish.

  3. 3

    Work the board

    Each person moves their tasks across the board and logs the hours spent.

  4. 4

    Review and carry over

    At the end, check what was done against the goal. Move unfinished tasks to the next sprint or back to the backlog.

A goal keeps the sprint focused

"Online booking live for the riad's website" says more than a list of twelve tasks. Write the goal when you plan, and use it to decide what gets in and what waits.

  • Estimates

    Give each task an estimate in hours so the sprint holds what the team can finish.

  • Owners and dates

    Every task in the sprint has someone responsible for it.

Learn from each sprint

Compare the hours estimated with the hours logged, see what was left over and note what to change. The next plan is better because it starts from real figures.

  • Time logged per task

    Timers and timesheets show where the sprint's hours went.

  • Notes for next time

    Keep the team's review in the project discussion.

Sprint questions

What is a sprint?

A fixed period, usually one to four weeks, in which a team commits to finishing a chosen set of tasks. It gives the work a steady rhythm and a regular moment to review.

Do I need to use sprints?

No. Sprints suit teams that deliver in iterations, such as software or marketing teams. Many projects run fine on a board or a timeline alone.

What happens to tasks that are not finished?

At the end of the sprint you move them to the next sprint or back to the backlog.

Can I estimate effort?

Yes. Estimate tasks in hours, then compare with the hours actually logged.

Plan your first sprint this week

List your backlog, pick the top items and give the sprint a goal.