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Project Retrospective Framework
A framework for conducting effective project retrospectives.
What's included
- Retrospective Types
- Sprint retrospectives
- Milestone retrospectives
- Project retrospectives
- Facilitation Guide
- Retrospective formats
- Discussion prompts
- Action planning
- Learning Integration
- Insight documentation
- Knowledge sharing
- Process improvement
Best used when
- End of sprints
- Project milestones
- Project completion
- After major incidents
Why this is Gold
Retrospectives often produce no action. This framework ensures improvement.
The template
The Template
RETROSPECTIVES
Retrospective Agenda Template
RETROSPECTIVE AGENDA
PROJECT/SPRINT: _______________
Date: _______________
Facilitator: _______________
Duration: ___ minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
AGENDA:
1. Set the stage (5 min)
- Review purpose
- Establish safety
2. Gather data (15 min)
- What happened?
- Timeline of events
3. Generate insights (20 min)
- What went well?
- What didn't go well?
- What surprised us?
4. Decide actions (15 min)
- Top improvements
- Owners and deadlines
5. Close (5 min)
- Summarize
- Thank team
Retrospective Canvas
RETRO CANVAS
WHAT WENT WELL (Keep doing):
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
WHAT DIDN'T GO WELL (Stop doing):
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
IDEAS (Start doing):
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
ACTION ITEMS:
| Action | Owner | Due | Status |
|--------|-------|-----|--------|
| | | | ☐ |
| | | | ☐ |
| | | | ☐ |
Retrospective Formats
| Format | Best For | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Start/Stop/Continue | Quick sprints | 30 min |
| 4Ls (Liked/Learned/Lacked/Longed) | Deep reflection | 60 min |
| Sailboat | Visual teams | 45 min |
| Timeline | Complex projects | 90 min |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Project Retrospective Framework?
A framework for conducting effective project retrospectives.
Who is the Project Retrospective Framework for?
It is built for Cross-Functionals and their teams working on Project Management. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Project Retrospective Framework take to use?
It saves roughly 20+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the framework to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
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