Project Retrospective Template

A structured performance review template for conducting project retrospectives, covering what worked well, areas for improvement, action items, and accountabilities.

Project Outcome Review

• Project Name
  Name of the project being reviewed.
• Project Summary
  Brief summary of the project scope, objectives, and delivered outcomes.
• Project Goals Review
  Review planned goals, actual results, and delivery status for the project.

Competency Review

No items.

Retrospective Learnings and Action Items

• What Worked Well
  Describe specific practices, decisions, or behaviors that supported project success.
• Areas for Improvement
  Describe specific process, communication, or execution gaps that should be improved next time.
• Action Items
  Document improvement actions, owners, timelines, and success criteria for the next project cycle.

Overall Summary and Sign-Off

• Overall Summary
  Summarize the project outcome, key lessons, and overall performance using evidence-based comments.
• Next-Cycle Goals
  List specific goals for the next project cycle using SMART criteria.
• Employee Signature
• Manager Signature