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Team Capacity Model Template for Product Planning
Model your product team's capacity across sprints, quarters, and initiatives. Account for planned absences, support load, tech debt allocation, and...
Updated 2026-03-05
Team Capacity Model
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate does the capacity model need to be?+
Within 10-15% is good enough. The goal is not precision. The goal is to avoid committing to 150% of your capacity, which is what happens without any model at all. Refine your deduction estimates each quarter as you gather data.
What if leadership doesn't accept the capacity constraints?+
Show the math. Present the deductions with data from prior quarters. Then offer trade-offs: "We can deliver initiatives A and B at full scope, or A, B, and C at reduced scope. Which do you prefer?" The [MoSCoW prioritization framework](/frameworks/moscow-prioritization) helps structure these conversations.
Should I count story points or person-days?+
Either works, but person-days are easier for non-engineering stakeholders to understand. If your team uses story points, maintain a conversion ratio (e.g., 1 story point = 0.5 person-days) based on historical velocity.
How do I account for context-switching between initiatives?+
Add a 10-15% overhead per person for every additional initiative they're split across. Someone working on 3 initiatives simultaneously is roughly 25-35% less productive than someone focused on one.
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