retrospective-facilitator

Generate retrospective formats and analyze improvement actions

509 stars

Best use case

retrospective-facilitator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Generate retrospective formats and analyze improvement actions

Teams using retrospective-facilitator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/retrospective-facilitator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/domains/business/project-management/skills/retrospective-facilitator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/retrospective-facilitator/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How retrospective-facilitator Compares

Feature / Agent	retrospective-facilitator	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Generate retrospective formats and analyze improvement actions

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Retrospective Facilitator

## Overview

The Retrospective Facilitator skill supports Agile teams in conducting effective sprint retrospectives. It provides diverse retrospective formats, facilitates feedback collection, tracks improvement actions, and analyzes patterns across retrospectives to drive continuous team improvement.

## Capabilities

### Retrospective Formats
- Generate retrospective agenda templates (Starfish, 4Ls, Sailboat, Mad/Sad/Glad)
- Provide format variations for team freshness
- Support remote and in-person formats
- Create icebreaker activities
- Suggest formats based on team context

### Feedback Collection
- Create anonymous feedback collection mechanisms
- Structure feedback by category
- Enable dot voting and prioritization
- Facilitate discussion prompts
- Capture verbatim team input

### Action Management
- Categorize and prioritize improvement items
- Track action item completion across sprints
- Assign owners and due dates
- Follow up on outstanding actions
- Calculate action completion rates

### Analysis and Insights
- Generate retrospective summary reports
- Analyze patterns across multiple retrospectives
- Calculate team improvement velocity
- Identify recurring themes and blockers
- Correlate improvements with velocity/quality

## Usage

### Input Requirements
- Sprint/iteration context
- Team composition
- Previous action items
- Historical retrospective data (optional)
- Format preferences

### Output Deliverables
- Retrospective agenda/facilitation guide
- Feedback collection templates
- Action item register
- Retrospective summary report
- Pattern analysis insights

### Example Use Cases
1. **Sprint Retrospective**: Facilitate standard retro session
2. **Release Retrospective**: Conduct larger-scope review
3. **Action Follow-up**: Track improvement progress
4. **Team Health**: Analyze team improvement trends

## Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following processes:
- Sprint Retrospective Facilitation
- agile-metrics-velocity.js
- Lessons Learned and Knowledge Management
- Team Formation and Development

## Dependencies

- Templates library
- Feedback collection frameworks
- Pattern analysis utilities
- Action tracking systems

## Related Skills

- SK-005: Agile Metrics Calculator
- SK-010: Sprint Planning Calculator
- SK-018: Lessons Learned Repository

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