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Sprint Retrospective Template

A retrospective turns experience into improvement. This template captures what worked, what did not, and the specific actions the team will take next.

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The business problem it solves

Retros that vent without committing to action change nothing, and the same problems repeat every sprint.

Who should use it

  • Scrum masters facilitating retros
  • Agile teams improving delivery
  • Delivery leads driving improvement

When to use it

Use it at the end of every sprint or delivery cycle.

What this template helps you do

  • What went well
  • What did not go well
  • Root causes
  • Improvement actions with owners
  • Follow-up on prior actions
Inside the template
  1. Went well
  2. To improve
  3. Root causes
  4. Action items
  5. Prior-action follow-up

How it connects to the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle

This template supports the Drive stage of the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle. It also maps to these related lifecycles, where you can see how the work fits the bigger delivery picture:

Agile LifecycleOperational Excellence Lifecycle

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

To identify a small number of concrete improvements the team will actually act on next cycle.

Focus on actions with owners, follow up on prior actions, and keep the environment safe and blameless.

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