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Retrospective Structure

Learning from completed projects

The prompt
Completed [project/sprint/initiative]. Retrospective: 1) What went well, 2) What didn't, 3) Why (root causes), 4) Do differently next, 5) Who owns improvements. Focus on learning, not blame.

How to use it

  1. 1Select Copy the prompt above.
  2. 2Paste it into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  3. 3Replace anything in brackets with your own detail, then send it.

Copilot gathers and drafts. You verify and decide. Check every figure, name and date against the system it came from before you act on it.

Written for

Project Manager, Team Lead, Scrum Master, Manager, Agile Coach

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