# Scrum Template to Plan Backlogs, Sprints, and Retrospectives > Plan sprints, refine backlogs, and run stand-ups with a Scrum template. Track user stories and monitor progress to deliver value every sprint. Source: https://asana.com/templates/scrum.md - [Create your template](https://app.asana.com/-/product_templates) - [Capacity planning](/features/resource-management/capacity-planning) - [Workload](/features/resource-management/workload) - [Smart fields](/product/ai) - [Status updates](/features/project-management/status-updates) - [JIRA Cloud](/apps/jiracloud) - [Google Drive](/apps/google-drive) - [Time Doctor](/apps/timedoctor) - [GitLab](/apps/gitlab) templates Product management Scrum template Plan sprints, refine backlogs, and run stand-ups with a Scrum template. Track user stories and monitor progress to deliver value every sprint. Product management Software development ## Scrum template Use a Scrum template to plan sprints, manage product backlog, and keep every ceremony on track so your agile teams deliver value faster. Start now to centralize work, remove blockers early, and give stakeholders a real-time view of progress. ### Create templates with Asana - [Sign up](/create-account) Scrum helps teams deliver work in short, focused cycles, but it only works when everyone has the same view of priorities and progress. Without an [organized Scrum framework](https://asana.com/resources/what-is-scrum), stand-ups drag on, priorities change mid-sprint, and blockers stay hidden until deadlines slip. A Scrum template provides a repeatable process for managing backlogs, sprint planning, daily updates, reviews, and retrospectives, enabling you to move faster with less confusion. ## Who benefits from Scrum templates? Scrum templates help anyone practicing [agile methodology](https://asana.com/resources/agile-methodology), from small development teams to enterprise-level projects. They provide structure for sprints, keep work visible, and reduce wasted time switching between tools. **Scrum teams** Scrum teams use templates to log [user stories](https://asana.com/resources/user-stories), prioritize backlog items, and manage iterations in real time. In software development and DevOps environments, templates help align code delivery with sprint goals. **Scrum masters** [Scrum masters](https://asana.com/resources/scrum-master) can track blockers, monitor burndown charts, and run sprint meetings inside the template. They use these insights to remove roadblocks that could delay development or work items. **Product owners** [Product owners](https://asana.com/resources/product-owner) can review epics, set priorities, and maintain the roadmap for stakeholders. They keep software development on track by making sure the most valuable work enters each sprint. **Stakeholders** [Stakeholders](https://asana.com/resources/project-stakeholder) can see workflows, current sprint goals, and track progress. They stay informed about product direction without interrupting the development or DevOps team’s focus. ## Why use Asana’s Scrum template A product team shared with us that they ran sprints with sticky notes and spreadsheets. Meetings ran long, blockers appeared late, and team members lacked a single source of truth. After adopting a Scrum process template, the team planned sprints in minutes, tracked progress with dashboards, and closed each iteration on time. **You can customize this template for common Scrum formats, including:** - **Scrum meeting templates** help you run focused daily stand-ups by logging yesterday’s progress, today’s plan, and blockers, then capturing follow-ups as actionable tasks. - **Scrum board templates** enable you to visualize the sprint on a board with columns such as "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done," so every team member can see progress. - **Scrum retrospective templates** record what went well, what needs improvement, and concrete action items that carry into the next sprint. - **Scrum backlog templates** organize epics, user stories, and technical tasks in a product backlog, complete with priority and acceptance criteria for the team. - **Scrum sprint planning templates** enable you to select work for the iteration, assign owners, estimate story points, and confirm capacity before the sprint starts. - **Scrum user story templates** standardize stories by specifying the role, goal, and reason, then attach acceptance criteria to define when the work is complete. - **Scrum of Scrums templates** coordinate multiple teams by surfacing cross-team dependencies, risks, and shared milestones to coordinate large projects. ## How to use this Scrum template You start by setting up the Scrum template as the foundation for your sprint cycle. Each section guides you through backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily updates, and [retrospective meetings](https://asana.com/resources/sprint-retrospective). By working step by step, you keep the team focused, track progress in real time, and resolve blockers before they stall development. ### Step 1: Product backlog Add epics, features, and technical work to the [Product Backlog](https://asana.com/resources/product-backlog) section. Set priorities, story points, risk levels, and acceptance criteria so that items become actionable and manageable. A single backlog creates a long-term roadmap that team members can review and refine as needed. Schedule regular grooming. Break down large items into user stories, clarify requirements, and mark any items that are blocked. A well-maintained product backlog makes sprint planning fast and predictable. ### Step 2: Sprint backlog Move the selected items into the [Sprint Backlog](https://asana.com/resources/sprint-backlog) when planning an iteration. Assign owners, add due dates, and confirm the sprint field for each task. Record blockers early so the Scrum master can resolve them before they slow down work. Keep the sprint goal visible at the top of the section. Everyone is aware of what the team has committed to and what remains in the product backlog. ### Step 3: User stories Create detailed stories in the User Stories section. Capture the user, the need, and the value, then attach acceptance criteria and [story points](https://asana.com/resources/story-points). Link designs or technical notes so the team starts with complete context. Split oversized stories until they fit within a single sprint. Detailed stories improve estimates, expedite handoffs, and increase quality. ### Step 4: Capacity planning Use [capacity planning](https://asana.com/resources/capacity-planning) to check how much the team can deliver. Log availability, account for holidays, and compare planned points against team capacity. A balanced scope prevents overcommitment and burnout. Adjust the sprint backlog based on the capacity snapshot. Right-sizing the sprint builds trust with stakeholders and maintains steady velocity. ### Step 5: Progress tracking Track execution in Progress Tracking. Switch between board and timeline views to see flow across stages, and review dashboards or [a burndown chart](https://asana.com/resources/burndown-chart) to measure sprint health. Update the blockers field so stand-ups focus on removing obstacles. Share the dashboard with stakeholders. Everyone reads the same data in real-time, which reduces meeting load and speeds up decisions. ### Step 6: Retrospective Close each iteration in Retrospective. Capture wins, issues, and root causes, then create action items with owners and due dates. [Continuous improvement](https://asana.com/resources/continuous-improvement) becomes an integral part of your workflow, rather than a loose discussion. Review previous actions at the start of sprint planning. Carry forward only what still matters so the team keeps improving without extra noise. ## Asana Scrum features that improve agile teamwork Asana transforms a static board into a comprehensive Scrum methodology that scales from a single squad to an extensive program. You can log structured data, automate handoffs, and see the sprint from multiple angles. Explore more features in the [Asana hub](https://asana.com/features) for more information. [Custom fields](https://asana.com/features/project-management/custom-fields) Log story points, sprint, priority, blockers, and acceptance criteria. Structured fields ensure consistent backlog refinement and reviews. Teams can filter by risk or effort to focus on the highest-value work. [Project views](https://asana.com/features/project-management/project-views) Switch between List for details, Board for flow, and Timeline for dependencies. Your team can select the view that best suits the discussion, from stand-ups to planning. [Rules and automation](https://asana.com/features/workflow-automation/rules) Auto-assign tasks when status changes, notify the Scrum master about blockers, and move work to the next section after approval. [Approvals](https://asana.com/features/admin-security/admin-console) Let product owners approve epics, user stories, or release candidates in the same workspace. Approvals create an audit trail for decision-making. [Dashboards](https://asana.com/features/goals-reporting/reporting-dashboards) Turn updates into insight with velocity, burndown, and workload widgets. Dashboards enable leaders to quickly assess sprint health without needing to request reports. ## Recommended integrations Integrations connect your Scrum template to the tools your team already uses. You keep development, design, and collaboration in sync while avoiding duplicate updates. Browse the [app gallery](https://asana.com/apps?category=all-apps) to find the agile tools and software platforms you use daily. [Jira Cloud](https://asana.com/apps/jiracloud) Sync issues and user stories between Jira and Asana to coordinate product discussions and engineering execution. Create or link issues from tasks to update in both platforms. [Slack](https://asana.com/apps/slack) Send task updates, stand-up notes, and retrospective actions directly to channels. Create tasks from messages and turn decisions into trackable work. [Google Drive](https://asana.com/apps/googledrive) Attach specs, spreadsheets, and diagrams to the related backlog item or story. Everyone opens the latest version of the task. Reviews move faster because context is embedded alongside the work. [Figma](https://asana.com/apps/figma) Link wireframes and prototypes to user stories. Designers share updates without switching tools, and developers always see current designs. ## FAQs about Scrum templates #### What is a Scrum template? A Scrum template is a prebuilt agile framework that organizes backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. You use it to standardize how work flows from ideation to completion. Scrum templates provide teams with a repeatable process that is transparent and faster than manually planning each sprint. #### How do you use a Scrum board template effectively? A Scrum board template visualizes work in columns, such as To-Do, In Progress, and Done. Move stories as work advances and review the board during stand-ups and reviews. Keep column policies organized so the template reflects reality, not aspiration. #### How is Scrum different from Kanban in day-to-day use? Scrum groups work in time-boxed sprints with a defined goal, while Kanban focuses on continuous flow with work-in-progress limits. Scrum emphasizes ceremonies such as planning and retrospectives. Teams can choose the approach that best fits their delivery rhythm and constraints. #### Why use a Scrum retrospective template after each sprint? A retrospective template captures lessons in a consistent format and converts insights into owned action items. Logging actions in the same workspace ensures follow-through. Teams can improve sprint by sprint because improvements are tracked, not forgotten. #### What are the advantages of a Scrum backlog template over a spreadsheet? 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