The "I like, I wish, I wonder" retro including direct access

Many Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches and other retrospective facilitators are looking for the “I like, I wish, I wonder” retrospective. We have it in our blog and in our retro tool!

The “I like, I wish, I wonder” retrospective

The “I like, I wish, I wonder” retro, or translated “I like, I wish, I wonder” retrospective, is quite simple. You let the team complete three sentences that start with the words mentioned. Indirectly, 3 questions are answered, which I will write down explicitly again here.

Looking at the last weeks, the last Sprint, or just in general: 

  • I like… - what do or did you like?
  • I wish… - what do you wish for or did you wish for?
  • I wonder… - where are you confused, what are you wondering?

So it’s up to you whether you prefer to ask them as questions or just give the beginning of the sentences as a starting point. 

If you want, you can do this retrospective with our retrospective tool Echometer:

A few tips: Wondering what you wish for?

Okay, ignore the heading, it doesn’t really have anything to do with the idea of the retrospective 😄But before you actually carry out this retrospective, I would like to give you a few tips. 

Firstly, feel free to search for a check-in that fits this retrospective idea. Check ins can have a very positive effect on the overall retro, as some evaluations show. We have a list of 21 clever retrospective check-ins in case you need inspiration

best agile retrospective questions

Secondly, you should make sure that you (with the questions of the “I like I wish I wonder” retrospective) keep the feedback covered during the brainstorming phase so that the team members do not influence each other with their feedback. 

Thirdly: As a Scrum Master and psychologist, I see the frequent mistake of spending too much time on data collection (in answering and discussing the questions) - and too little time on the developing really good action items (find 7 tips here) .

The better the action items, the higher the chances that they are implemented, the higher the chances that you improve the maturity level of your team - so feel free to have a look at the linked blog post to make sure you take into account the the 6th phase of a retrospective. 

What you don’t want is the phenomenon of “retro fatigue”: The team thinks that the sprint retrospective is superfluous. If you have this problem, you should read my post “ 7 tips to fight retrospective fatigue ” look at.

I like, I wish, I wonder Retrospective

Conclusion - “I like, I wish, I wonder” retrospective

As mentioned, the format of the “I like I wish I wonder” retrospective is quite simple. If you need more inspiration, you can either 3 great retrospective check-ins for whiteboards or 32 kickass retrospective ideas for beginners and professionals. for beginners and pros. 

The latter includes the Mario Kart retrospective and the Summer retro - you will like’ it, wish’ you would have found it before and wonder, why you’ve never visited the Echometer blog before 😉.

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FAQs about Retrospective Tool

Top answers for anyone exploring our Retrospective Tool.

What is the ROI of the paid version of Echometer?

Good team retrospectives are a real win for companies. They have a positive impact on productivity, engagement and satisfaction - with Echometer you can tangibly and measurably increase these benefits.

Our data shows that teams achieve an average ROI increase of +120 % per retrospective when using Echometer. The ROI calculation makes all assumptions transparent, so you can enter effects as realistically as possible.

Important levers:

  • Time saving: Retro preparation, live sessions and follow-up are much faster thanks to team templates, retro themes and automated documentation. You can collect feedback asynchronously, use controlled timeboxing and record all measures directly in the tool.
  • Scalability: Your coaching resources are limited? Echometer enables teams to conduct retrospectives independently, helps new moderators get started and gives you a cross-team culture barometer.

With the Echometer ROI calculator, you can calculate exactly what added value you generate for your company - ideal as a basis for decision-making for budget managers or if you want to present the business case.
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Is a paid tool for team retrospectives worth it?

Team retrospectives can quickly turn into time-consuming processes if preparation, moderation and follow-up are implemented manually. A paid tool like Echometer helps you to standardize these processes, accelerate them and make them measurably better.

Why the investment is worth it:

  • Reusable Templates & Themes: You don’t have to rebuild retros every time. Instead, proven formats, timeboxing templates and asynchronous feedback are available.
  • Documentation & Measures: Every learning and every action item is automatically recorded. This ensures that knowledge is retained, even when team members change.
  • View of Team Health: Dashboards show trends across teams, allowing you to react seamlessly when issues arise.
  • Scalability & Independence: Teams conduct their own retrospectives, coaches remain focused, and new team members find it easy to get started.

In addition: Echometer delivers standardized ROI calculations. This allows every manager to see in black and white the time savings, productivity gains and cultural improvements achieved by the investment.

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Do I have to register to test the Retro Tool?

No, you do not need to log in to Echometer or register to test the Retro Board and Retro Tool in Echometer.

You can try out Echometer’s Retro Board via the following link without logging in: Try a Practice Round

How can I buy Echometer's retro tool?

First, simply register for free in Echometer. Then navigate to the workspace for which you would like to purchase the retro tool. If you haven’t already done so, you can do so here: Create account in Echometer 1:1 tool

You can then manage your subscription (for both the retro tool and the 1:1 software) within the workspace settings.

You can choose from various payment methods when upgrading.

If you do not have access to your company’s credit card yourself, you can simply add a buyer as a workspace admin in your Echometer workspace so that this admin can carry out the upgrade for you.

What is the difference between the Retrospective tool and the 1:1 software?

In Echometer there are two separate software solutions that are available within each workspace in Echometer:

  • 1:1 tool: Software for planning and conducting 1:1 meetings and tracking employee development
  • Retrospective tool: Software for planning and moderating retrospectives and tracking team development through team health checks

Both are independent software solutions, so they can be used separately from each other.

However, they work according to the same principles and aim to achieve the same added value: The continuous improvement of agile teams. In this respect, the simultaneous use of both software solutions is recommended.

Can I appoint several admins in Echometer?

Yes, you can assign administration rights to any number of users at both team level and workspace level. Please note the following:

  • Only workspace admins can take out and manage a Echometer subscription for a Echometer workspace.
  • Only workspace admins can create additional teams and name or remove additional workspace admins.
  • Team admins can appoint and remove additional team admins and team members for their team