Who should be present during the Sprint Planning meeting?

During the Sprint Planning meeting, the presence of the Product Owner and the Developers is essential for several reasons. The Product Owner plays a critical role in communicating the vision for the product, clarifying the highest priority items from the Product Backlog, and ensuring that the team understands the context and criteria for success. This allows the team to make informed decisions about what can realistically be achieved in the upcoming Sprint.

The Developers, on the other hand, are responsible for determining how much work they can commit to delivering during the Sprint. Their technical insights and understanding of their capacity and skills are vital in estimating the effort required for the selected Product Backlog items. This collaboration between the Product Owner and the Developers fosters a clear and shared understanding of the goals for the Sprint, leading to a more focused and productive work cycle.

Involving only the Scrum Master or developers would limit the necessary communication and understanding between the roles that drive the most value during Sprint Planning. While stakeholders might provide input earlier in the process, they are typically not required to be present during this specific meeting, as the focus is primarily on establishing the Sprint goals and scope with the core Scrum Team.