Team Retrospective
Run a structured sprint or project retrospective for continuous improvement.
Prompt template
Create a team retrospective for: **Team:** [SIZE & COMPOSITION] **Period:** [SPRINT / PROJECT / QUARTER] **Format:** [Remote / In-person / Hybrid] **Duration:** [MINUTES] **Main focus:** [WHAT SHOULD BE THE FOCUS] **Previous retro outcomes:** [IF RELEVANT] Create a full retrospective with: 1. **Check-in** (5 min.) — mood barometer or quick question 2. **Gather data** (15 min.) — What went well? What didn't? Format: [RETRO METHOD — e.g. Start/Stop/Continue / Starfish / 4Ls] 3. **Generate insights** (10 min.) — Identify patterns, find root causes 4. **Actions** (10 min.) — Max. 3 concrete actions with owners 5. **Check-out** (5 min.) Includes: facilitation questions and time plan.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [SIZE & COMPOSITION][SPRINT / PROJECT / QUARTER][Remote / In-person / Hybrid][MINUTES][WHAT SHOULD BE THE FOCUS][IF RELEVANT][RETRO METHOD — e.g. Start/Stop/Continue / Starfish / 4Ls]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Maximum 3 action items — otherwise nothing gets implemented.
- Always start with the positives — it increases psychological safety.
- Review the action items from the last retro at the start.
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
Keywords: #retrospective #agile #team #improvement