Halfway through a sprint, it can be difficult to tell where things actually stand: how much is done, how much is left, and whether the people carrying the most complex tasks are keeping pace. The Sprint Overview page brings this information together so you do not have to piece it together from the task list.
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Where to find it
- Open the project and go to the Plan tab in List or Timeline view.
- Select the sprint you want to review.
- In the sprint that opens, select the Overview tab. The other tab, Sprint board, is the working view for managing tasks day to day
Sprint details
The Sprint Details section provides a high-level view of the sprint.
| Field | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Status | The sprint's current status |
| Owner | Who owns the sprint |
| Sprint dates | The sprint's start and end dates |
| Duration | The length of the sprint in days |
Task overview
The Task Overview section summarizes the work included in the sprint.
| Field | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Tasks in this sprint | The total number of tasks in the sprint |
| Total points from tasks | The combined points across every task in the sprint |
| Total effort from tasks | The combined estimated effort across every task |
| Tracked hours | The total time logged against tasks in the sprint |
Sprint fields
Any custom fields completed when the sprint was created appear in this section, with up to five fields shown at a time. If the sprint has more than five fields, select See more to view the remaining fields in a drawer.
Task progress and point progress
Two progress bars show how the sprint is moving.
| Progress bar | Calculated from |
|---|---|
| Sprint progress | The number of completed tasks compared with the total number of tasks |
| Point progress | The points from completed tasks compared with the total points in the sprint |
Why sprint points matter
Each task can be assigned a number of points based on its complexity or the effort required to complete it, rather than only its duration. A quick task might have a low point value, while a more complex task has a higher value. Both still count as one task when Sprint progress is calculated.
This is why Sprint progress and Point progress can differ. If Sprint progress is 50% but Point progress is 70%, the team has completed tasks with more weight behind them. The remaining tasks still represent half the task count, but may account for less of the sprint's total complexity.
Sprint points are set directly on a task by anyone with edit access to that task. There is no separate sprint-specific permission for setting points. Your account can use a Linear, Fibonacci, Exponential, or custom point scale. The selected scale controls which values are available, but does not change how Point progress is calculated.
Sprint summary
The Sprint Summary chart groups the sprint's work by task status.
- Task statuses appear along the bottom.
- Task count and points, when enabled, are measured against the left axis.
- Effort and tracked hours are measured against the right axis.
Burndown chart
The Burndown Chart compares the sprint's ideal pace with its actual progress across the sprint duration. If your account uses sprint points, you can switch the chart between task count and points.
Tasks in the sprint
This section organizes tasks into status tabs, with a live task count displayed for each status. For example, you can see how many tasks are Not Started, In Progress, or Completed.
If the sprint includes tasks from more than one project, an additional Underlying projects tab lists the projects contributing tasks to the sprint.
Each task row shows the task name, project name, points when enabled, estimated effort, tracked hours, assignee, due date, and completion date when applicable.
Sprint team members
This section breaks down the sprint by the people working on it, with one row for each team member.
| Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Team members | The person's name, with the total number of team members shown in the header |
| Task count | The number of sprint tasks assigned to the person |
| Points | The combined points across all tasks assigned to the person, regardless of status |
| Total effort | The combined estimated effort across the person's assigned tasks |
| Tracked hours | The total time the person has logged against tasks in the sprint |
| Completed tasks | The number of the person's assigned tasks that are completed |
You can sort the table by any column. Team member name is used as the default sorting option.
The table does not support filtering, and selecting a team member does not filter the Tasks in the Sprint section. The two sections work independently.
FAQ
Can I see how many points each team member has completed?
Not currently. The Points column in Sprint team members includes every task assigned to that person, regardless of status. The Completed tasks column shows how many tasks they have finished, but Rocketlane does not currently show a completed-points total for each person.
Why is the Points column missing or blank?
If the field shows a dash, sprint points are not enabled for your account. Points-related columns, chart series, and axes may also be hidden when points are not in use.
What is the difference between Sprint progress and Point progress?
Sprint progress compares completed tasks with the total task count. Point progress compares points from completed tasks with the total points in the sprint, so the two percentages may differ.
Can I select a team member to filter the task list?
No. The Sprint team members table and the Tasks in the Sprint section do not affect each other.
Why do I see an Underlying projects tab?
This tab appears when the sprint includes tasks from more than one project. It lists the projects contributing tasks to the sprint.
Who can see the Sprint Overview page?
Anyone with access to the sprint can view the Overview page. There is no separate permission for viewing it.