# Release Planning Template

Bridge a single sprint and the roadmap. Define the release goal, scope the features, map milestones, and align on a realistic timeline.

- **Duration:** 120 minutes
- **Cadence:** Per release
- **Participants:** Product Owner, Scrum Master, development team, key stakeholders

## Agenda
- [ ] Define the release goal (20 min) - objective and value of the release
- [ ] Scope the feature set (30 min) - select and rank features for the release
- [ ] Map to sprints and milestones (30 min) - lay scope across sprints, check capacity
- [ ] Identify risks and dependencies (20 min) - what could threaten the timeline
- [ ] Confirm the plan (20 min) - scope, dates, definition of done, what is out

## Facilitator tips
- Anchor on the release goal for scope debates.
- Treat dates as a forecast, not a promise.
- Name what is out of scope as clearly as what is in.
- Pressure-test against real capacity.

## Notes
- Release goal:
- In-scope features:
- Out of scope:
- Milestones, risks, and dependencies:

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Free template from OrgTP. Adapt or run it live at orgtp.com/templates/release-planning-meeting