research-retro

Analyzes research projects and generates actionable retrospective reports with prioritized recommendations and guardrails for team adoption.

13|4|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/henrique-simoes/Istara --skill research-retro
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Skill: research-retro
Source: https://github.com/henrique-simoes/Istara/tree/main/skills/deliver/research-retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/henrique-simoes/Istara --skill research-retro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Research teams often miss improvement opportunities due to fragmented retrospectives and unclear action items. This Skill standardizes a post-project review to surface evidence-backed improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic retrospective: captures lessons learned, sources of truth, and actionable items.
  • Evidence-based insights: links recommendations to project data and participant feedback.
  • Use Case: After completing a long UX study, run a research-retro to identify process changes and responsibilities.

Quick Start

Summarize the recent research project, identify bottlenecks, and generate actionable improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-retro

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

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How do I conduct a structured research retrospective to improve process quality?

A structured research retrospective analyzes projects across discovery, planning, execution, and reporting phases to identify bottlenecks and propose targeted improvements. It generates an actionable retrospective report with evidence references and prioritized recommendations.

What is evidence-based retrospective analysis in research projects?

Evidence-based retrospective analysis links process recommendations directly to project data and participant feedback. This ensures that identified bottlenecks and actionable insights are backed by sources of truth rather than subjective recollections.

How do I ensure my research team adopts actionable insights from a project retrospective?

To ensure team adoption of actionable insights, a retrospective report must include specific guardrails alongside prioritized recommendations. This structures the post-project review to clearly define responsibilities and process changes.

When do I need to run a retrospective report for a UX research study?

You need to run a retrospective report after completing a research study, such as a long UX project, to systematically capture lessons learned. It surfaces fragmented retrospective data into standardized, actionable items for future process improvement.

Can I use research-retro for process improvement across multiple project phases?

Yes, you can apply retrospective analysis to research projects across discovery, planning, execution, and reporting phases. This identifies inefficiencies and produces targeted improvements with evidence references for each stage.

What is the best way to identify bottlenecks in a research process?

The best way to identify research process bottlenecks is running a systematic retrospective that captures lessons learned and sources of truth. This produces an actionable report with prioritized recommendations and evidence references.