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sdlc-retrospective

Standardize retrospectives and postmortems with templates and DORA/SPACE metrics.

Updated Jun 5, 2026
Search Tags:#retrospective#postmortem#kaizen#team-health#dora-metrics#space-framework
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dinoudon/sdlc-skills --skill sdlc-retrospective
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Skill: sdlc-retrospective
Source: https://github.com/dinoudon/sdlc-skills/tree/main/full/sdlc-retrospective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dinoudon/sdlc-skills --skill sdlc-retrospective

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrospectives and continuous improvement rituals are essential for growing teams but many teams struggle with inconsistent formats, unclear action items, and poor follow-through. This Skill provides structured formats, templates, and integration patterns to run effective retrospectives, blameless postmortems, and Kaizen cycles, enabling better learning, faster improvement, and healthier teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrospective formats: Start/Stop/Continue, 4Ls, Mad/Sad/Glad, Sailboat, Kaizen PDCA cycle, Toyota Kata practice, blameless postmortems, and incident deep-dives.
  • Kaizen & PDCA patterns: Continuous improvement rituals, root-cause analysis, and action-item tracking integrated with DORA/SPACE measurements.
  • Metrics & health: SPACE framework, DORA capability assessments, team health checks, and psychological safety considerations to guide improvement.
  • Practical templates: Templates, runbooks, and guidance for integrating retros into sprint cycles and incident reviews.

Quick Start

Run a first retro using the Start/Stop/Continue format to surface 1–3 concrete improvements and assign owners.

Frequently Asked Questions about sdlc-retrospective

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

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How do I run a blameless postmortem after a major incident?▼

A blameless postmortem requires a structured incident deep-dive format focusing on root-cause analysis rather than individual blame. This Skill provides runbooks and templates to standardize incident reviews, ensuring systematic learning and actionable preventive measures.

What is the best way to integrate DORA and SPACE metrics into sprint retrospectives?▼

Integrating DORA and SPACE metrics into sprint retrospectives connects team health checks and capability assessments to continuous improvement rituals. This Skill offers guidance to align these measurements with retrospective action items for tracking reliability.

How do I facilitate a Kaizen PDCA cycle for continuous improvement?▼

Facilitating a Kaizen PDCA cycle involves applying continuous improvement rituals and root-cause analysis to identify process changes. This Skill provides Kaizen patterns and Toyota Kata practices to guide iterative team learning and action-item tracking.

Which retrospective format should I use for my agile team?▼

Choosing a retrospective format depends on your team's current context, with options like Start/Stop/Continue, 4Ls, Mad/Sad/Glad, or Sailboat. This Skill outlines these formats to help surface concrete improvements and manage cognitive load effectively.

Why do retrospective action items often lack follow-through and how can I fix it?▼

Retrospective action items lack follow-through when they lack clear ownership and integration with existing workflows. This Skill provides action tracking templates and sprint cycle integration patterns to assign owners and ensure continuous improvement.

Can I use this for tracking psychological safety and team health checks?▼

Yes, you can use this for tracking psychological safety and team health checks. The Skill incorporates the SPACE framework and psychological safety considerations to guide measurement and structure healthier continuous improvement programs.

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