What is determined at the end of the Sprint Retrospective?

At the end of the Sprint Retrospective, the team identifies and agrees on specific improvements that can enhance their effectiveness in the upcoming Sprints. This retrospective is a dedicated opportunity for the Scrum team to reflect on their past Sprint, discussing what went well, what didn’t, and how they can adjust their processes, tools, or interactions to foster better collaboration and productivity moving forward. This is crucial for the continual growth of the team and is a fundamental aspect of the Scrum framework, which emphasizes inspection and adaptation.

The focus is not on what features to add next or budget adjustments, as those decisions are typically handled in different Scrum events. Additionally, while identifying problems within the team dynamics can be part of the discussion, the primary goal is to agree upon actionable improvements that will directly impact future Sprints. Thus, this choice aligns perfectly with the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective.