We can break down Agile methodology planning into these three parts:
1. Design. This phase includes the sprint planning meeting, during which the team evaluates the business initiative and creates the first drafts of the backlog. It also includes task breakdowns, daily sit-ups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews and retrospective meetings.
2. Sprint estimation. Creating new estimates before a sprint commences rather than relying on the original estimates in the design phases allows PMs and Product Owners to utilize insights from previous sprints to accomplish objectives more efficiently.
3. Work allocation. Scrum masters can collaborate with the teams to facilitate the allocation of tasks in accordance with the estimation of sprints established in the previous phase. This helps determine the best team to handle a specific type of work and therefore, maximizes accountability.