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Manage Retrospective action items in Slack

Add, remove and update retrospective action items right in Slack.

What’s it for

Adding and managing action items is crucial for tracking tasks, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring that identified issues and improvements are addressed effectively, contributing to project success and process improvement.

How it works

After notes are revealed, the session host, identifies insights suitable for conversion into actionable items. 

Add retro action items in Slack

  1. In the dedicated channel, locate Actioner's inital channel notification, and then click on the Add action item button beneath.
  2. In the prompted form, fill in key details such as the action item's status, description, assignees, and due date.
  3. After completing the form, click the Create button to generate an action item.

💡Keep in mind that; only the session host can add action items.

Add retrospective action items in Slack
Add retrospective action items in Slack

View retro action items in Slack

  1. In the dedicated channel, again find Actioner's notification, and then click on the Show Action Items button button beneath.
  2. You'll see a list of action items that came up during our retrospective meeting. These tasks are things we need to do or fix. If you want to change or remove any of these tasks, you can do that by clicking the three dots next to each item on the list.

💡Remember, only the session host can change or delete these tasks.

View retrospective action items in Slack
View retrospective action items in Slack

How to get started

  1. Install Retrospective app to your Actioner workspace.
  2. Call Actioner by typing /actioner in Slack and select the Create Retrospective workflow to create a new Retrospective session. ,
  3. After the notes are revealed, you can run Add action item and Show action items workflows effortlessly.

Some other handy workflows

Start Retrospective meetings in Slack

Create retrospective sessions in Slack. Collaborate with your team in dedicated channels.

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Provide Retrospective insights in Slack

Add your retro notes quickly, edit them when you need in Slack.

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Reveal Retrospective notes in Slack

Reveal and view retrospective notes with one click in Slack.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I customize the retro templates in the Retrospective Slack bot?

Certainly! In the Actioner Retrospective App, you have the freedom to customize retrospective templates to precisely match the requirements of your team or project. While the app provides pre-existing templates like “Starfish retrospective” and “Sailboat retrospective,” you also have the flexibility to create and utilize custom templates that align seamlessly with your specific objectives.

Is Retrospective Slack bot suitable for non-software projects?

Absolutely! While the Actioner Retrospective App was originally created with software development teams in mind, it’s highly versatile and can be effectively used for retrospectives in any project or team collaboration setting. In fact, you’ll find pre-existing templates, such as SWOT analysis, available within the app. Additionally, you have the ability to add your own custom question options, allowing you to tailor the retrospective to your specific needs and kickstart your sessions seamlessly.

Can I create different retrospectives for different teams?

Yes, you can. You can customize retrospective sessions to meet the unique needs of different teams, allowing you to create and manage separate retrospectives for each team, ensuring that the process aligns with their specific goals and requirements.