tools-visual-retro

# Visual Retro Templates ## Intent - Make retrospective insights digestible for visual learners without slideware. - Standardize text-based templates for PRs, issues, or shared docs. ## Inputs 1. Retro categories (Went Well, Risks, Next Bets, Metrics). 2. Key quantitative results and qualitative highlights. 3. Owners + follow-up items. ## Workflow 1. **Pick template** - Grid: ``` +------------+------------------+ | Went Well | Needs Attention | +------------+------------------+ | ... | ... | ``` - Timeline w/ milestones. - Heatmap: use `[]` intensity markers (`[++]`, `[+]`, `[~]`, `[!]`). 2. **Populate data** - Keep bullet lines short; include metric deltas (`+12% DAU`). - Tag owners `(@name)` next to action items. 3. **Embed artifacts** - Link to logs, dashboards, or experiment IDs inline. 4. **Distribute** - Paste into PR descriptions, GitHub Discussions, or Slack posts. - Optionally store canonical version under `.factory/retros/<date>.txt`. 5. **Iterate** - Add “Next Checkpoint” section to set evaluation date. ## Verification - Template fits within 80 characters width; column headers aligned. - Each action item shows owner + due date. - Retro artifact linked in change summary or issue comment.