How Do Sprint Reviews Help Assess Progress Toward Goals?
Sprint Reviews enable stakeholders and teams to inspect whether the Increment has reduced the satisfaction gap. They assess whether Sprint and Product Goals remain valid and adapt the Product Backlog accordingly.
Metaphor
Sprint Reviews are like regular pit stops in a long road trip. You don’t just check the gas gauge; you also ensure the car is still headed in the right direction and adjust the route if necessary.
In the same way, Sprint Reviews help teams and stakeholders assess progress toward the Product Goal, ensuring that each Increment actually closes the satisfaction gap and that the next leg of the journey is aligned.
The Sprint Review is a core event in Scrum.
Works Consulted
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