S1 E036: Optimising your Sprint Review with Temi

The Agile Matrix Podcast

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In this episode of the Agile Matrix podcast, host Temi dives deep into the Sprint Review, a crucial Scrum event that goes beyond mere demonstration. Temi outlines the importance of stakeholder engagement, the common pitfalls teams face during Sprint Reviews, and provides actionable strategies to enhance the effectiveness of these meetings. By focusing on collaboration, preparation, and feedback, teams can transform their Sprint Reviews into powerful opportunities for alignment and trust-building with stakeholders.

Takeaways

• The Sprint Review is a collaborative session, not just a demo.
• Stakeholder engagement is critical for successful Sprint Reviews.
• Preparation and structure are essential for effective meetings.
• Avoid turning Sprint Reviews into status report meetings.
• Focus on feedback to adapt the product backlog effectively.
• Engage stakeholders as collaborators, not just inspectors.
• Overloading the agenda can dilute the focus of the review.
• Feedback should be actionable and revisited during planning.
• Building trust with stakeholders is vital for Agile success.
• Sprint Reviews can be a cornerstone of the Agile process.

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