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What is a key outcome of the Sprint Retrospective?

  1. A finalized Sprint backlog

  2. An update to the project roadmap

  3. Action items for the next Sprint

  4. A list of customer complaints

The correct answer is: Action items for the next Sprint

The Sprint Retrospective is a fundamental ceremony in Scrum that focuses on reflecting on the previous Sprint. The main goal is to assess what went well, what didn’t go as planned, and how processes can be improved for future Sprints. The key outcome of this meeting is the generation of actionable items that the team can implement in the upcoming Sprint. These action items are designed to improve teamwork, processes, and overall efficiency. By focusing on continuous improvement, teams can enhance their performance over time. The other options, while relevant to project management, do not capture the primary focus of the Sprint Retrospective. Finalizing the Sprint backlog pertains to the Sprint Planning phase, updating the project roadmap is typically handled during overall project reviews or planning sessions, and addressing customer complaints is part of service or support activities rather than the core intention of a retrospective. The emphasis on actionable items underscores the retrospective's role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within Agile teams.