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title: What do teams do if they cannot deliver a Done Increment by the end of a Sprint?
description: "If a team cannot deliver a Done [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) by the end of a Sprint, they continue to work through the challenges and adapt their approach. The goal is to learn from the experience and make necessary adjustments to improve in…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-do-teams-do-if-they-cannot-deliver-a-done-increment-by-the-end-of-a-sprint/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Events / Sprint
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# What do teams do if they cannot deliver a Done Increment by the end of a Sprint?

If a team cannot deliver a Done [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) by the end of a Sprint, they continue to work through the challenges and adapt their approach. The goal is to learn from the experience and make necessary adjustments to improve in future Sprints.

During the [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/) and [Sprint Retrospective](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-retrospective/), the team evaluates what prevented them from meeting the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/) and identifies ways to address these issues. This might involve changes to the process, tools, or team dynamics, all aimed at increasing the likelihood of success in the next Sprint.