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UBI Works — Sprint Planning (Afternoon) 2026-06-11

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UBI Works — Sprint Planning (Afternoon) 2026-06-11

Quick Recap

Liam (UBI) and Ken transitioned from time-based to goal-based sprints. Sprints now end when work is “done done,” not after a fixed 7-day period. Max 2 sprint goals per sprint, with estimated timeframes rather than rigid deadlines. The previous approach of artificial sprint deadlines led to work being carried over multiple sprints. Routine operational tasks (accounting, payroll) excluded from sprint goals. Floyd may be invited to demo days and sprint alignment meetings.

Key Decisions

  • Goal-based sprints: sprints end when work is truly complete (“done done”), not on a fixed schedule. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]
  • Max 2 sprint goals at a time; prefer 1 when possible. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]
  • Use estimated timeframes rather than fixed 7-day periods. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]
  • Exclude routine operational tasks (accounting, payroll) from sprint goals. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]
  • Sprint ritual structure preserved: retro, demo, review of goals, task population. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]
  • Liam mentioned they are “running out of money again.” [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]
  • BC Income Petition estimated at 2 days max if dedicated. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]
  • New plan framed as “get shit done for the summer.” [Source: Zoom meeting summary, gmail_id 19eb7721828438b8, 2026-06-11]

Next Steps

  • Ken: Connect selected sprint goals to the Scrumban board.
  • Liam (UBI): Refine sprint goal list to near-term, actionable items for next sprint.
  • Both: Meet at 2 PM for sprint meeting to decide priority and populate tasks.

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