What is the difference between a Product Goal and a Sprint Goal?

Product Goals are long-term strategic waypoints while Sprint Goals are short-term tactical steps. The Product Goal provides the larger destination; Sprint Goals ensure daily actions align with that destination.

Metaphor

Product Vision: See All the Oceans Product Goal: Cross the boarder into California Sprint Goal: Exit Kentucky Today

Works Consulted

  1. Prompted to Learn Study Session | Explored 22 Jul. 2025 | Define the purpose of a Product Goal in Scrum.

Connections

follows:: The Product Goal Sets Strategic Focus; the Sprint Goal Sets Tactical Focus