HKSM

A time-limited meeting in the Retrospect Sprint process where the Scrum Team examines the most recent Sprint to find ways to improve. For a one-month Sprint, it is limited to 4 hours, and the duration is scaled up or down based on the Sprint length. The team reviews workflows, tools, collaboration and communication practices, and other project-relevant factors to identify actionable improvements.

Key Points

• Time-box: up to 4 hours for a one-month Sprint, scaled proportionally for shorter or longer Sprints.
• Participants: the entire Scrum Team collaborates in a blameless, improvement-focused discussion.
• Scope: inspect processes, tools, collaboration, communication, and other factors affecting delivery.
• Outcome: specific, owned action items to implement in the next Sprint to enhance performance.

Example

After a 2-week Sprint, the team holds a 2-hour retrospective. They discover that manual release steps caused delays. They agree to add a task to automate packaging and document the release checklist, assigning clear owners for the next Sprint.

PMP Example Question

Which Scrum event is limited to 4 hours for a one-month Sprint and focuses on improving how the team works, including processes, tools, and collaboration?

1. Sprint Planning
2. Daily Scrum
3. Retrospect Sprint Meeting
4. Sprint Review

Correct Answer: C — Retrospect Sprint Meeting

Explanation: The Retrospect Sprint Meeting (retrospective) is time-boxed to 4 hours for a one-month Sprint and is dedicated to inspecting and improving team practices.