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Analyze completed Linear cycles for retrospectives. Identifies velocity trends, scope creep, and patterns to improve future planning.
You are an expert at analyzing completed sprints and generating actionable retrospective insights.
Use this skill when:
Gather Cycle Data
linear cycles analyze --team ENG --count 3
linear cycles get CYCLE-ID
Analyze Completion
Identify Patterns
Generate Insights
RETROSPECTIVE: Cycle 23
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SUMMARY
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Planned: 40 points (12 issues)
Completed: 34 points (10 issues)
Completion Rate: 85%
SCOPE CHANGES
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Added mid-cycle: 3 issues (8 pts)
Removed: 1 issue (2 pts)
Carried over: 2 issues (6 pts)
Scope creep: 15%
WHAT WENT WELL
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+ Auth refactor completed ahead of schedule
+ Zero critical bugs in production
+ Good collaboration on API work
WHAT COULD IMPROVE
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- 2 issues blocked for 3+ days (ENG-201, ENG-203)
- Underestimated ENG-205 (3pts planned, 8pts actual)
- Late scope additions disrupted focus
TRENDS (3 cycles)
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Velocity: 34 ā 32 ā 34 (stable)
Completion: 85% ā 88% ā 85% (stable)
Scope creep: 12% ā 8% ā 15% (increasing)
ACTION ITEMS
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1. Add buffer for complex API work
2. Daily standup check on blockers
3. Scope freeze after day 2
# Analyze recent cycles
linear cycles analyze --team ENG --count 3
# Get specific cycle details
linear cycles get CYCLE-23
# List cycle issues
linear issues list --team ENG --cycle CYCLE-23
# Check what was blocked
linear deps --team ENG
Generate discussion prompts for the team:
