Sprint
What if there are uncompleted work items after the end date of the sprint?
No problem! If you have any uncompleted work items, just return them to your backlog so they can be included later in another sprint. As the end date nears, we suggest checking whether your team has completed all the work items in the sprint.
How do I move work items from the backlog to a sprint or vice-versa?
Work items can be dragged and dropped between the backlog and a sprint. Drag the work item that you want to move from your backlog or sprint and drop it in the respective destination.
Can I add a subitem to a subitem?
Yes, you can add a subitem within a subitem. In paid plan, you can add up to 5 levels of subitems. Learn how to create sub items.
Who can create a sprint?
Only the Team Owner, Admin, Manager, and Sprint Owner have permission to create, edit, and delete a sprint. Other users in the sprint can only create work items. Learn how to create and manage sprints.
Who can own a sprint?
Project owners are automatically assigned as the sprint owners when a sprint is created. Sprint owners can edit or delete their own sprints, and also add work items to the sprint. However, Team Owner and Admin have all the privileges for every sprint ...
Can I edit work items in active sprints?
Yes, you can edit the work items in the active sprints.
Can I add work items to an active sprint?
Yes, you can. However, if you have enabled strict scrum, you will not be able to add items to an active sprint. Learn how to disable or enable strict scrum.
Can I import work items from excel?
Yes, you can import wok items from an excel file to Zoho Sprints. The supported file formats for import are XLS, XLSX, CSV, and JSON. Learn how to import data from file. You can import work items from Zoho Projects and Jira as well.
Can multiple people be assigned to a work item?
Yes, you can assign multiple users to a single work item. Click open a work item, select one or more users in the Assigned To field, and click Update. You can assign multiple users when a work item is created as well. Learn how to create a work item.
Can I update bulk changes to work items?
You can update the changes for work items in bulk. Learn how to perform bulk actions in work items.
Who can add subitems to an active sprint?
To add subitems to an active sprint: The user must be part of that sprint. The user must be assigned to that work item. Apart from this, users like the admin, project manager, and sprint owner can also add subitems to an active sprint.
Can I modify the dates of my active sprint?
No, it is not possible to edit the dates of your running sprints. Agile methodology helps users to plan and prioritize the deliverables even before the work is started. The team estimates the work items for the sprint and schedules the duration of ...
Can I convert a subitem to a parent item?
Yes, you can convert a subitem to a parent item. Click the subitem and select Make it an item at the top right of the item details page. Once your confirm the action, the subitem will be converted as a parent item.
Is it possible to reopen and extend a completed sprint?
Yes, you can reopen a completed sprint anytime from the completed sprints section in Reports. Click the sprint that you want to reopen and select Reopen in the sprint details page. Once you reopen the sprint, it will be directly moved to the board. ...
How do I search for work items across projects ?
You can search for any of the work items across projects using Global search. Navigate to your workspace and click the global search icon in the right side menu bar. In the Projects dropdown, uncheck the selected project to search across all ...
Can I have a sprint that extends more than four weeks?
Although it is advisable to keep your sprint duration short, each business is unique and we need to be a little flexible to accommodate our constantly evolving requirements. In light of this, Zoho Sprints allows you to set up a sprint that runs up to ...
How long does a sprint last?
Sprints are time-boxed events that help achieve short term goals in a short span of time. So, sprints normally run for two to four weeks. In Zoho Sprints, you can run your sprints up to eight weeks. Learn more about sprints.