HKSM
The major objective of Release Planning Sessions
The goal is to produce a Release Plan Schedule and give the Scrum Team a clear picture of upcoming releases and delivery timelines for the product, ensuring they stay aligned with the Product Owner and key business stakeholders' expectations.
Key Points
- Creates a Release Plan with target dates and intended scope for each release.
- Gives the Scrum Team visibility into release timing to coordinate work and dependencies.
- Aligns the team with the Product Owner and business stakeholders on priorities and expectations.
- Provides a forecast that guides sprint planning and is refined as new information emerges.
Example
A fintech product team conducts a release planning session for the next quarter. They map features to three planned releases, set target dates, note dependencies on the API team, estimate team capacity, and agree with the Product Owner and marketing on what will ship in each release. This becomes the Release Plan Schedule used to guide upcoming sprint plans.
PMP Example Question
What is the primary purpose of a Release Planning Session in Scrum?
- To finalize the Definition of Done for all future sprints
- To create a Release Plan Schedule and align the team with stakeholder expectations for delivery
- To assign individual tasks to developers for the next sprint
- To perform a root cause analysis of defects found in the last iteration
Correct Answer: B — Create a release plan and align expectations
Explanation: Release planning focuses on building a schedule of planned releases and giving the Scrum Team and stakeholders a shared view of delivery timelines and scope.
