Sprint Planning Template for Kanban Teams
Kanban teams do not have sprint boundaries, but they still need planning cadence. This template provides the structure for continuous flow planning.
Use this template weekly or biweekly to replenish the board, review flow metrics, and adjust WIP limits.
Template sections
4 sections covering the complete sprint planning workflow.
Board Replenishment
Replenish the Ready column from the prioritized backlog until it contains 1-2 weeks of work. Do not over-fill: the Ready column is a buffer, not a commitment.
WIP Limits Review
Review WIP limits for each column. If items pile up in a column (bottleneck), address the bottleneck directly or slow upstream flow.
Cycle Time Analysis
Review cycle time distribution: what is the median time from In Progress to Done? Identify outliers that indicate blockers or scope issues.
Throughput Forecasting
Track weekly throughput. Use throughput for probabilistic forecasting: if you complete 8-12 items per week, a 10-item project will take 1-2 weeks.
Copy-paste template
# Kanban Planning — Week of [Date] ## Board Health | Column | WIP Limit | Current | Status | |---|---|---|---| | Ready | [8] | [6] | OK | | In Progress | [4] | [4] | At limit | ## Metrics - Median cycle time: [X] days - Throughput: [X] items/week
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