Agile Project Management - How to Run the Sprint Retrospective

The video explains the Sprint Retrospective, a key Scrum meeting for inspecting and adapting. It emphasizes transparency, team participation, and focusing on improvements rather than complaints. The retrospective should be timeboxed and allow each member to speak. Positive outcomes boost morale and improve product quality. Implementing suggestions promptly demonstrates progress and can transform projects.

What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

• To assign tasks to team members

• To inspect and adapt

• To plan the next Sprint

• To review the product backlog

Why is it important for each team member to speak during the retrospective?

• To finalize the project budget

• To allow the team to hear different perspectives

• To decide on the next product release

• To ensure everyone agrees with the Scrum Master

How should issues like absenteeism be addressed during the retrospective?

• By blaming the absent team members

• By ignoring them to maintain positivity

• By postponing the discussion to the next meeting

• By discussing them openly without negativity

What is the benefit of focusing on improvements rather than what went wrong?

• It ensures the Scrum Master has less work

• It allows for more detailed complaints

• It helps in rapid improvement and team building

• It reduces the need for future retrospectives

What is a key outcome of implementing retrospective suggestions promptly?

• It delays the next Sprint

• It boosts team morale and demonstrates progress

• It increases the workload for the Scrum Master

• It reduces the need for future meetings