bmad-retrospective

Coordinate structured Agile epic retrospectives to extract lessons and capture action items.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/clovernguyen1010-ship-it/Clover_Nguyen --skill bmad-retrospective-clovernguyen1010-ship-it
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Skill: bmad-retrospective
Source: https://github.com/clovernguyen1010-ship-it/Clover_Nguyen/tree/main/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/bmad-retrospective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/clovernguyen1010-ship-it/Clover_Nguyen --skill bmad-retrospective-clovernguyen1010-ship-it

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Post-epic review to extract lessons, assess success, and drive continuous improvement through structured reflection and actionable planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided facilitation for epic-level retrospectives, including analysis of completed stories, technical debt, and process improvements.
  • Synthesis of insights from stories and reviews to surface patterns, risks, and opportunities for teams.
  • Preparation for next epic with dependency awareness, readiness checks, and concrete action items.

Quick Start

Trigger the retrospective workflow when an epic is completed to review results and plan improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-retrospective

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I facilitate an epic retrospective for agile process improvement?

To facilitate an epic retrospective, trigger a structured workflow that analyzes completed stories, extracts lessons learned, and generates concrete action items. This process drives continuous improvement by synthesizing story-level insights into patterns and risks.

What is an epic retrospective in Scrum and when should I run one?

An epic retrospective in Scrum is a post-epic review to extract lessons and assess success. You should run this retrospective process when an epic is completed to evaluate team learning, review technical debt, and close feedback loops.

How do I extract lessons learned from completed agile stories?

You extract lessons learned from completed agile stories by executing a guided retrospective workflow that synthesizes story-level analysis and previous retro reviews. This surfaces patterns, risks, and opportunities while capturing actionable process improvements.

Can I plan the next epic using action items from a retrospective?

Yes, you can plan the next epic using retrospective action items. The workflow integrates next-epic planning with dependency awareness and readiness checks, ensuring that lessons learned and process improvements directly inform future sprint execution.

What's the best way to capture technical debt and process improvements after an epic?

The best way to capture technical debt and process improvements after an epic is through a deterministic retrospective workflow. It coordinates artifact generation across review phases to synthesize insights and document concrete action items for the team.

Does this retrospective workflow integrate previous retro reviews for team learning?

Yes, the retrospective workflow integrates previous retro reviews to close feedback loops. By applying story-level analysis and prior lessons learned, it ensures continuous improvement and prevents recurring issues across subsequent epics.