gds-retrospective

Analyze completed epics to produce structured retrospectives with action owners.

212|23|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio --skill gds-retrospective-bmad-code-org
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Skill: gds-retrospective
Source: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio/tree/main/src/workflows/4-production/gds-retrospective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio --skill gds-retrospective-bmad-code-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrospectives are essential to learning from epics, but teams often lack a structured, blame-free framework to extract actionable lessons and agree on follow-up actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured epic review: guides discussion through epic goals, completed work, and gaps.
  • Cross-artifact synthesis: aggregates data from planning docs, design, code reviews, and tests to surface patterns and debt.
  • Action-item ownership: creates clear owners and deadlines for improvements, with guardrails to avoid blame.
  • Next-epic preparation: previews dependencies and prep needed to start the subsequent epic.

Quick Start

Invoke the gds-retrospective skill after completing an epic and provide the epic number to generate a guided retrospective session.

Frequently Asked Questions about gds-retrospective

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run an agile retrospective after completing an epic?

To run an agile retrospective after completing an epic, provide the epic number to generate a structured, blame-free review session that analyzes goals, completed work, and gaps to extract lessons. It synthesizes cross-artifact data like planning docs and code reviews to surface patterns and process debt.

How do I extract actionable lessons from completed epics without assigning blame?

Extracting actionable lessons from completed epics without assigning blame requires a structured framework that guides discussion through epic goals and gaps. This approach applies guardrails to avoid blame while creating clear owners and deadlines for process improvements.

What is the best way to track action items and process improvements from a team retrospective?

The best way to track action items from a team retrospective is to generate structured assignments with clear owners and deadlines for improvements. This ensures accountability for process changes and prepares the team for dependencies needed in the next epic.

Can I analyze planning documents and code reviews to identify technical debt during an epic retrospective?

Yes, you can analyze planning documents and code reviews to identify technical debt during an epic retrospective. Cross-artifact synthesis aggregates data from design documents, testing results, and code reviews to surface patterns, technical debt, and process gaps.

How does a post-epic retrospective prepare the team for the next epic?

A post-epic retrospective prepares the team for the next epic by previewing dependencies and outlining the preparation needed to start subsequent work. It synthesizes past epic results to generate concise insights that directly inform and smooth the transition to upcoming planning.

When do I need a structured retrospective framework for agile team collaboration?

You need a structured retrospective framework for agile team collaboration when your team lacks a blame-free process to extract lessons from completed epics. It is essential when you want to synthesize cross-artifact data to surface process gaps and assign actionable improvements with clear ownership.