Guide to Scrum Planning - PSM I

Scrum Planning is a critical event in the Scrum framework that sets the foundation for the entire Sprint by aligning the team on the project goals, tasks, and expectations.

Why it's Important:
Effective Scrum Planning aligns the team's efforts and ensures everyone understands the Sprint's scope and objectives. It promotes transparency and buy-in from all team members and helps to manage expectations and reduce risks.

What it is:
Scrum Planning involves two main components - What and How. The 'What' involves selecting items from the Product Backlog to deliver in the Sprint, while the 'How' involves breaking down these items into manageable tasks and deciding how to tackle them.

How it works:
The Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team collaborate in Scrum Planning. The Product Owner presents the Backlog items, and the Development Team estimates their effort to complete these tasks. Detailed task breakdown and estimation happen in this event.

Answering Exam Questions:
When addressing Scrum Planning questions, remember the main goals and participants of the event. Understand the 'What' and the 'How' and how these tasks relate to the overall Sprint goals. Use real-world examples to contextualize answers where possible.

Exam Tips:
1. Understand the Scrum Guide thoroughly.
2. Remember who takes part in the planning and their roles.
3. Understand the objectives ('What' and 'How').
4. Use the Scrum Guide to answer the questions, not personal work experience.
5. Always keep the main focus of the Scrum framework (transparency, inspection, adaptation) in mind while answering questions.