Purpose

Ensure retrospectives are structured, psychologically safe, and result in actionable improvements.

Pre-run Checklist

• ✅ Collect metrics, incidents, and feedback for the reviewed period.
• ✅ Confirm participants and logistical details.
• ✅ Align on facilitation approach and tools.

Invocation Guidance

codex run --skill optimization.retrospective \
  --vars "period={{period}}" \
         "goals={{goals}}" \
         "participants={{participants}}" \
         "data_points={{data_points}}"

Recommended Input Attachments

• Sprint reports, burndown charts, or throughput metrics.
• Incident summaries or customer feedback.

Claude Workflow Outline

1. Summarize period context, goals, and participants.
2. Propose an agenda with timings and facilitation tips.
3. Capture insights under themes (Keep, Stop, Start) or squad-specific categories.
4. Translate insights into actionable improvements with owners and deadlines.
5. Provide follow-up rituals for accountability.

Output Template

## Retrospective Agenda — {{period}}
| Segment | Time | Purpose | Facilitation Tips |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

## Insights
### Keep Doing
- ...

### Stop Doing
- ...

### Start Doing
- ...

## Action Plan
| Action | Owner | Due Date | Success Measure |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

## Follow-up
- Next Check-in:
- Accountability Mechanism:

Follow-up Actions

• Share retro notes with the squad and stakeholders.
• Track action items in the team workspace and revisit each retro.
• Celebrate improvements and adjust format as needed.