What is the main purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

The main purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan for future improvements. This meeting occurs at the end of a Sprint and involves the Scrum Team reflecting on the past Sprint's process, interactions, and outcomes. The team evaluates what went well, what did not go as planned, and how they can enhance their practices moving forward. This focus on continuous improvement is a core principle of Scrum, allowing the team to adapt and increase their effectiveness in future Sprints.

While other options might touch upon aspects of the team's work, they do not align with the primary objective of the Retrospective. For instance, reviewing product increments is typically the focus of the Sprint Review, while assigning new roles and conducting performance evaluations do not foster the collaborative spirit or continuous improvement that the Sprint Retrospective aims to achieve. Instead, the retrospective is a dedicated time for the team to discuss process improvements and to collaboratively brainstorm actionable insights.