What is a common goal during Team Retrospectives in SAFe?

A key purpose of Team Retrospectives in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is to reflect on the team’s past performance and experiences in order to drive continuous improvement. This involves discussing the successes and challenges faced during the iteration, and ultimately identifying clear, actionable improvements that the team can implement in the next iteration.

Focusing on actionable improvements encourages a growth mindset, leading to better collaboration and increased effectiveness in future work cycles. This creates an environment where members feel empowered to share their insights and contribute to the overall team health and productivity. The Retrospective emphasizes learning and enhancement rather than judgment, reinforcing the concept that the team is working collaboratively to improve their processes and outputs.

Options that suggest assigning blame, discussing individual metrics, or planning budgets do not align with the collaborative and constructive spirit of a retrospective. The emphasis is firmly on team dynamics and improvements rather than individual performance evaluation or external planning.