- 1. What Is the Scrum Methodology?
- 2. Guide to Scrum Sprints
- 3. Scrum Sprint Planning
- 4. The Complete Guide to Scrum Ceremonies
- 5. The Ultimate Guide to Sprint Retrospectives
- 6. Daily Scrum Meetings
- 7. Scrum of Scrums Meeting
- 8. Introduction to Scrum Team and Roles
- 9. What Is a Scrum Product Owner?
- 10. What Is a Scrum Master?
- 11. Best Scrum Software and Tools for 2023
- 12. A Complete Guide to Scrum Boards
- 13. Scrum Glossary
- 14. FAQs
- 1. What Is the Scrum Methodology?
- 2. Guide to Scrum Sprints
- 3. Scrum Sprint Planning
- 4. The Complete Guide to Scrum Ceremonies
- 5. The Ultimate Guide to Sprint Retrospectives
- 6. Daily Scrum Meetings
- 7. Scrum of Scrums Meeting
- 8. Introduction to Scrum Team and Roles
- 9. What Is a Scrum Product Owner?
- 10. What Is a Scrum Master?
- 11. Best Scrum Software and Tools for 2023
- 12. A Complete Guide to Scrum Boards
- 13. Scrum Glossary
- 14. FAQs
Sprint Review vs Retrospective - What Is the Difference?
Sprint Review vs Sprint Retrospective - What Is the Difference?
The Sprint review and retrospective are the final two steps of the Scrum sprint cycle, as highlighted in the diagram below, where teams review outcomes and put together action lists for subsequent sprints.
Sprint review vs. sprint retrospective
In short, sprint reviews are about what is being built and Sprint retrospectives about how the Scrum team is building it.
Here is a sprint review vs sprint retrospective comparison.
Two key differences between Sprint reviews vs Sprint retrospectives
- Sprint reviews feature demonstrations: The Scrum team can showcase its accomplishments while giving stakeholders the opportunity to inspect the increment and provide feedback. As a result of this, the Product Backlog may be updated.
- Sprint retrospectives can feature games: While Sprint reviews are run like your typical Scrum meeting, Sprint retrospectives can be less formal and more fun. This helps with participation and maintain a positive Scrum environment.
Some of the more popular Sprint retrospectives games include Lego Retrospective, Retrospective Bingo, and Explorers, Shoppers, Vacationers, Prisoners (ESVP).
Alex Zhezherau
Alex is Wrike’s Product Director, with over 10 years of expertise in product management and business development. Known for his hands-on approach and strategic vision, he is well versed in various project management methodologies — including Agile, Scrum, and Kanban — and how Wrike’s features complement them. Alex is passionate about entrepreneurship and turning complex challenges into opportunities.