Incident
Release Retro retrospective template
Run a release retrospective online for free: smooth, bumpy, fix next time. A focused launch review, no sign-up.
Opens a new board with these columns, right in your browser.
What is the Release Retro retrospective?
The Release retro reviews a launch or deploy: Smooth for what went well, Bumpy for what caused friction, and Fix next time for improvements to the release process. It is short and focused on how the team ships.
The columns
- Smooth
- Bumpy
- Fix next time
When to use it
Use it after every major release, after a tricky deploy, or when releases feel stressful.
Facilitator tip: put the release checklist or runbook on screen during the retro. Each Fix next time card should end as a concrete edit to that document or an automation ticket, so the lesson survives until the next release.
How to run it in Peel in 5 steps
- Create a Release retro board right after the release.
- Write for five minutes.
- Reveal and group the Bumpy items.
- Vote and discuss.
- Turn Fix next time into checklist changes or automation tasks.
Frequently asked questions
How soon after release?
Within a few days, while details are fresh.
Can we post the results to Slack?
Yes, the facilitator can post actions to Slack after a confirmation.