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You are hosting a Sprint Retrospective for the Scrum Team and you want to set some ground rules for the meeting. All of following are appropriate topics for the Sprint Retrospective meeting except for which one?
Suggested Answer: A
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32 comments · newest first
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Paola
10 months ago
Surprised that A is even an option!
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Remona
10 months ago
Wait, isn't discussing team member issues important too?
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Lynelle
10 months ago
B could be relevant, but not the focus of this meeting.
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Kirk
11 months ago
Totally agree, we shouldn't plan the next Sprint here.
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Clare
11 months ago
I think A is the right answer.
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Paz
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused, but I think we can talk about why things didn’t go as planned, so D might be appropriate.
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Cherilyn
11 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized discussing team dynamics, so C seems like it should be okay.
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Kris
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about avoiding personal issues in retrospectives, which might make B a candidate for the wrong answer.
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Lelia
12 months ago
I think we discussed that the retrospective should focus on the past Sprint, not planning for the next one, so maybe A is the right answer?
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Sanjuana
12 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. Aren't we supposed to talk about the next Sprint's Backlog during the Retrospective? I thought that was part of the process. I'll have to re-read the Scrum guide to make sure I understand the right topics for each meeting.
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Salome
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The Sprint Retrospective is all about reviewing what went well, what didn't, and identifying areas for improvement. Discussing the next Sprint's Backlog wouldn't really fit with that purpose, so the answer must be A.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the Sprint Retrospective is for reflecting on the past Sprint, but I'm not sure if discussing the next Sprint's Backlog would be considered an "appropriate topic." I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Denae
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is A - items that should be in the next Sprint's Backlog, since that's more appropriate for the Sprint Planning meeting.
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Albina
1 year ago
Haha, option B is like airing your dirty laundry in public. Not a good idea for the retrospective!
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Rodney
1 year ago
D) Why the user stories weren't completed as planned.
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Verlene
1 year ago
C) What's working well in the project.
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Yuette
1 year ago
A) Items that should be in the next Sprint's Backlog.
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Gerardo
1 year ago
Option B is a no-go. We should keep the retrospective focused on the team's overall progress, not personal issues.
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Edward
1 year ago
D) Why the user stories weren't completed as planned.
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Lynda
1 year ago
C) What's working well in the project.
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Vicente
1 year ago
A) Items that should be in the next Sprint's Backlog.
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Denna
1 year ago
Definitely B. The Sprint Retrospective is for the team to reflect on the process, not for calling out individual performance.
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Amalia
1 year ago
D) Why the user stories weren't completed as planned.
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Sherrell
1 year ago
C) What's working well in the project.
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Arlyne
1 year ago
A) Items that should be in the next Sprint's Backlog.
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Vallie
2 years ago
I think option B is not appropriate for the Sprint Retrospective. That should be discussed privately with the team member, not in the group meeting.
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Carin
1 year ago
D) Why the user stories weren't completed as planned.
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Tawna
1 year ago
C) What's working well in the project.
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Vilma
1 year ago
A) Items that should be in the next Sprint's Backlog.
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Yolande
2 years ago
I see your point, Trina. It's important to focus on team dynamics and process improvements rather than individual issues during the retrospective.
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Trina
2 years ago
I agree with Jaclyn, but I think discussing what's not working well with a team member may not be appropriate for the meeting.
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Jaclyn
2 years ago
I think all options are important for the Sprint Retrospective.