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Sprint Commitment Template for Agile Teams

A structured sprint commitment template for product teams. Document what the team commits to delivering, capacity assumptions, known risks, and...

Updated 2026-03-05
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a sprint commitment the same as a sprint goal?+
No. The sprint goal is a one-sentence objective (the "why"). The sprint commitment is the specific list of items the team agrees to deliver (the "what"). A sprint can have one goal and ten committed items. The goal provides focus. The commitment provides accountability.
What if we cannot complete a committed item mid-sprint?+
Flag it immediately during standup. Do not wait for sprint review. The PM and tech lead decide whether to de-scope, swap it with a stretch item, or bring in help. The sprint commitment document is updated to reflect the change and the reason. This is learning, not failure.
Should the PM or the team set the commitment?+
The team sets the commitment. The PM can advocate for priority and urgency, but the team decides what is realistic given capacity, complexity, and risk. A commitment imposed by the PM is a deadline, not an agreement.
How do we handle unplanned work during the sprint?+
Track unplanned work separately. If a P0 bug consumes 2 days of engineering time, note it in the commitment document. At retro, discuss whether the committed scope was adjusted appropriately. Chronic unplanned work signals a reliability or support problem that needs its own solution.
Should stretch items be estimated?+
Yes. Estimating stretch items helps the team decide which to pull in if capacity opens up. It also improves velocity tracking accuracy because completed stretch items contribute to the sprint total.

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