Events
Sprint Retrospective
An event where the Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went and plans improvements.
Plain English explanation
The Sprint Retrospective is where the team looks at how they worked together and decides how to improve. It is about improving the team’s process, collaboration, tools, and quality.
Why it matters
Without reflection, teams repeat the same problems. The Retrospective creates a regular space for continuous improvement.
How it works
The Scrum Team discusses what went well, what did not go well, and what changes could help. They choose improvements to try in the next Sprint.
Example
A team notices that testing always happens too late. In the Retrospective, they agree to involve testing earlier in the Sprint.
Common misunderstanding
The Retrospective is not a blame session. It should be safe, constructive, and focused on improvement.
Key points
- Happens at the end of the Sprint
- Focuses on how the team works
- Creates improvement actions
- Requires trust and openness
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Based on Scrum Guide 2020.
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