pmo-retrospective

# PMO Retrospective Skill

Systematic capture and application of lessons learned at portfolio level.

## Purpose

This skill provides a framework for:
- Lessons learned capture
- Pattern identification
- Process improvement
- Organizational learning
- Knowledge transfer

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## Retrospective Types

### Type 1: Project Closure Retrospective

**Trigger:** Project completion or termination
**Scope:** Single project
**Participants:** Project team, sponsor, key stakeholders

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### Type 2: Portfolio Period Review

**Trigger:** Quarterly or annual review
**Scope:** All projects in period
**Participants:** PMO, project managers, executives

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### Type 3: Thematic Retrospective

**Trigger:** Recurring pattern observed
**Scope:** Projects sharing the pattern
**Participants:** Affected project managers, PMO, subject matter experts

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## Retrospective Gates

### Gate 1: Context Setting

**Objective:** Establish retrospective scope and participants

**Actions:**
1. Define retrospective type and scope
2. Identify participants
3. Gather project data
4. Schedule sessions

**Context Template:**

| Element | Value |
|---------|-------|
| Type | Project/Portfolio/Thematic |
| Scope | [Projects/Period] |
| Participants | [List] |
| Data Sources | [List] |

**Output:** `docs/pmo/{date}/retro-context.md`

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### Gate 2: Data Collection

**Objective:** Gather objective data about performance

**Actions:**
1. Collect final project metrics
2. Gather variance explanations
3. Document scope changes
4. Compile risk/issue history

**Data Points:**

| Category | Data |
|----------|------|
| Schedule | Planned vs actual duration |
| Cost | Budget vs actual spend |
| Scope | Baseline vs final scope |
| Quality | Defects, rework |
| Risks | Risks that materialized |
| Changes | Number and impact |

**Output:** `docs/pmo/{date}/retro-data.md`

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### Gate 3: Reflection

**Objective:** Identify what worked, what didn't, and why

**Actions:**
1. Conduct retrospective session
2. Identify