54 Fun Retrospective Templates That Spark Fresh Insights

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What went well?
• What went not so well?
• How can we improve?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What made you mad? 😤
• What made you sad? 😢
• What made you glad? 🤩

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Keep: What should we keep?
• Stop: What should we stop doing?
• Start: What should we start doing?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Like: What did you like?
• Learned: What did you learn?
• Lacked: What did you lack?
• Longed for: What did you long for?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• ⚓️ Your anchor: What holds us back?
• 🦈🧊 Your shark/iceberg: Which dangers or obstacles approach us?
• 💨 Your tailwind: What drives us forward?
• 🏝💰 Your paradise: What achievement or milestones are we working towards?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Drop: What should we drop?
• Add: What should we add?
• Keep: What should we keep?
• Improve: What should we improve?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• House of straw: What do we do that is just holding together, but could topple over at any moment? 🌱
• House of sticks: What do we do that is relatively stable, but could be improved?\n 🪵
• House of bricks: What do we do that is rock solid? 🪨

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Keep: [Optional: Looking at the last sprint / weeks] What should we keep doing, keep as it is?
• Stop: What should we stop doing?
• Start: What should we start doing?
• More: What should we do more of?
• Less: What should we do less of?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What do you give a "thumbs up" to?
• What do you give a "thumbs down" for?
• Which new ideas do you have?
• Who or what do you want to recognize, highlight positively?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• Speed: We get stuff done really quickly. No waiting, no delays.
• Tech Quality: We’re proud of the quality of our code! It is clean, easy to read, and has great test coverage.
• Learning: We’re learning lots of interesting stuff all the time!
• Mission: We know exactly why we are here and can be enthusiastic about it.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• Courage: We value people showing courage.
• Respect: We value each other’s ideas, even when disagreeing.
• Commitment: Every team member is committed to follow through on what they have promised.
• Focus: We don’t allow ourselves to be distracted from reaching the sprint goal.
• Openness: We are open to constructive feedback and grow from it.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• Iterative: With every idea my colleagues have, I have the opportunity to contribute my feedback and criticism at an early stage.
• Feedback culture: I like to share my feedback and criticism on ideas from my colleagues.
• Ideagineering: Our internal feedback is of great help in further developing ideas at an early stage.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• Purpose: The results of my work are of great importance to our clients.
• Personal development: I feel like I am improving myself every day at work.
• Goals: My goals are aligned with the goals of my colleagues.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• If a team member makes a mistake, they are not judged for it.
• You're allowed to not know things in our team.
• In conflicts, we talk on a factual level, so that no one feels personally attacked or judged.
• I regularly receive useful feedback on how good my performance is and how I can improve.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• Appreciation: My colleagues appreciate my contribution to the team.
• Team Spirit: There is a trusting working atmosphere in our team.
• Transparency: Everyone in my team knows who is currently working on what.
• Recovery & Breaks: I have enough room for breaks in which I can draw new energy.
• Meeting culture: Our meetings are well structured, yet leave room for creativity and new ideas.
• Support: In my team, each team member passes on their individual knowledge and experience.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• Kanban Planning: Our team has a great predictability.
• Kanban Process: Our Kanban board reflects the latest status of all our work.
• Kanban Metrics: We inspect our flow metrics to identify room for improvement.
• Improvement: In our team we implement meaningful continuous improvements.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Health Check

All team members can answer the health checks anonymously on a scale. Then go through the results of the health checks together and record any additional comments if necessary. If you use the same health checks in several retrospectives, you can also track trends over time in Echometer.

• Planning: Backlog refinement in our team is efficient and effective.
• Customer orientation: The planning of our sprints is always based on achieving the greatest possible customer benefit in the given time.
• Understanding of roles: Team members, Product Owner and Scrum Master share the same understanding of their respective roles in the team.
• Scrum Events: Lately, every daily in the team has been worthwhile.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What shortcuts helped us win?
• Which bananas did we slip on?
• What was the powerup that gave us an edge?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What bananas on the track do we have to look out for?
• What’s an upcoming shortcut we could take advantage of?
• What powerup could we pick up to ensure our win?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What ghosts were hunting you in the last sprint?
• What allowed us to turn from hunted to hunter?
• What new tactics might lead us to winning in the future?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What character class is the hero of the last sprint?
• What’s our superpower as a team?
• Looking at recent challenges: Which characteristics & skills should we level up as soon as possible?
• What’s our next game milestone (e.g., villain to tackle)?
• Optional: Who recently rolled a Nat 20 and saved the team?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Which piece fit perfectly into the puzzle in the last sprint?
• Which piece did not fit at all?
• How many uncleared rows have already accumulated?
• When was the last time we cleared multiple rows at once?
• What new piece could we invent to fill a gap we have right now?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What was the ice cream, your favorite moment?
• What made you sweat?
• What could be a treat to cope with the summer heat in the future?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Which positive memory of your vacation will stay with you?
• What part of our vacation plan turned out to be the biggest disappointment?
• Which things did we forget to pack for our vacation?
• What learnings will we take into the next vacation planning?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What made you fall?
• When have you been able to show your skills?
• What keeps you balanced?
• How can you maximize the chances to catch the next wave even better?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What superfluous luggage do we have with us?
• What is the mood of the music playing in the background of our vehicle?
• When did we (almost) have a flat tire?
• Which destination are we particularly looking forward to?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What is our secret sauce that makes everything better?
• Where have we burned our fingers?
• What side dishes are we still missing for our barbecue feast?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• 🌧🍂 On which slippery wet paths did we (almost) slip?
• 🌧🌈 What was your rainbow moment (favorite moment of the sprint)?
• 🥜🐿 What do we need to prepare to get well through the winter? (Like squirrels prepare nuts for winter)

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• 🌱 What seeds were sown? (new started topics)
• 🌾 What has already been harvested? (milestones or goals already achieved)
• 🐞 Which bugs did we have to be careful of? (potential hazards)
• 🌪 How has the weather affected our harvest?🌪 (external factors that are not under our control)

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Rose: What are positive results and successes? 🥀
• Bud: What are things that are waiting to blossom? 🌼
• Thorns: What are challenges that (might) cause us pain? 🌵

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Snow: What have we almost forgotten under the snow blanket?
• Ice: Where do we have to be careful not to slip?
• Stove: What warms us up?
• Anticipation: What can we hardly wait for?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Lower ball: What is the base on which we can build?
• Middle ball: What holds us together?
• Head: In which direction do we want to look? What do we want to keep in mind?
• Hat: What nice-to-haves would be great?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Ascent: Where was it worth pulling up the sleigh?
• Elevator: When would we have liked to have had a lift for support?
• Sledding: Which sleigh ride was the most fun?
• Obstacle: Where did we have to be careful not to fall over?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Let's take off our rose-colored glasses: Where should we face the facts? 🤕
• Even without rose-colored glasses: What went well? 💖
• This time, sunglasses are necessary: Where could we use a clearer view? 😎

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Sunny skies: What positive things can we be happy about? ☀️
• Sandbags: What slows us down? ⚖️
• Hot air: What drives us? 💭
• Storm clouds: What challenges and dangers are lurking us? 🌪

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What sparkles joy, which item should we keep?
• What can we throw in the bin?
• What can we recycle and reuse - maybe this time for a different challenge?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Double pass: Where did we play particularly well together?
• Free kick: What chances did we have?
• Foul play: When did we break the rules?
• Goal: Where did we hit the bull's eye?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What puzzles do we still have to solve?
• Where are we running out of time?
• Where could communication in the team have been better?
• Which challenge did we master pretty well?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Joy: Why is the joyful dwarf joyful considering our situation?
• Anger: Why is the angry dwarf angry considering our situation?
• Sadness: Why is the sad dwarf sad considering our situation?
• Surprise: Why is the surprised dwarf surprised considering our situation?
• Fear: Why is the fearful dwarf afraid, given our situation?
• Compassion: Given our situation, why does the compassionate dwarf have compassion?
• Optimism: Given our situation, why is the optimistic dwarf optimistic?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Who was the (tragic?) hero in the last sprint and why?
• At which point of the storyline did you get lost?
• In which situation did you have stage fright?
• Where would a prompter have been helpful?
• Which role would you like to play in the future?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What kind of doctor's visit is this - Is Sprint sick or is it just a routine check?
• What are the patients' obvious symptoms?
• Which medications did the patients try in the past?
• What medications have been tried in the past - or should be tried?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What is the mood of the song - minor or major, negative or positive?
• What was your favorite moment so far?
• What is the tuning of the song - minor or major, positive or negative?
• How could we improve the sense of rhythm within the band?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What is the common thread we should never forget?
• What has blocked us from writing?
• Where do you want to have your lecturer's opinion?
• Which passage did you really like and why?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What special spices gave our last sprint a positive flavor?
• Which were the missing ingredients that we had to subsidize?
• When did the kitchen team ignore the instructions of their omnipotent chef?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• When have we been able to make use of our powerful equipment to solve the daily struggles of the citizens we serve?
• What was the biggest emergency in your last sprint?
• Which preventive measures can we implement to have less emergencies in the future?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• If the last sprint was a book, which genre was it?
• What were the happiest moments of our protagonist?
• What made your book dramatic?
• What is necessary for the positive plot-twist you desperately wish for?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• Yes, we can: What did we do very well in the last weeks?
• Which lobby, external factors negatively influenced us?
• Which scandals did we have to cope with?
• What should we try out in the next term?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What are our fuel rods, what gives energy?
• What were our control rods, what slowed our process down?
• How heated did the surrounding coolant become? Was there a critical moment?
• What can we do to generate as much energy as possible - without promoting a meltdown?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• To which point in time (of your sprint) would you travel back to prevent a recent setback or failure of your team?
• To which point in time (of your sprint) would you travel back to experience it again, because it simply felt good?
• At what point in the future would you travel to learn something we don't yet know?
• What did we do differently to get to that point?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What’s our travel destiny (our most important short term goal)?
• What is our entertainment program (things that give us joy and energy)?
• What turbulence has there been lately (things that did not go so well)?
• What are our safety measures that we should check regularly (e.g., things we are good at)?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What would make you fall in love with the team?
• What are common values that you are searching for?
• What would be red flags that are bad signals for a healthy relationship?
• What would the dream future look like?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What has been the most important preparation for the race day?
• What did we fail to prepare for, leading to some challenges?
• Which competitors can we use for orientation?
• What’s our banana station, giving us new energy?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.

Random Icebreaker (2-5 minutes)

Echometer provides you with a generator for random check-in questions.

Review of open actions (2-5 minutes)

Before starting with new topics, you should talk about what has become of the measures from past retrospectives to check their effectiveness. Echometer automatically lists all open action items from past retros.

Discuss retro topics

Use the following open questions to collect your most important findings. First, everyone does it themselves, covered. Echometer allows you to reveal each column of the retro board individually in order to then present and group the feedback.

• What is the big picture we are working on?
• Which details should we focus on in the next weeks?
• Where do we have difficulties finding the right color?
• Which new brush should we use, which new approaches should we try out in the next few weeks?

Catch-all question (Recommended)

So that other topics also have a place:

• What else would you like to talk about in the retro?

Prioritization / Voting (5 minutes)

On the retro board in Echometer, you can easily prioritize the feedback with voting. The voting is of course anonymous.

Define actions (10-20 minutes)

You can create a linked action via the plus symbol on a feedback. Not sure which measure would be the right one? Then open a whiteboard on the topic via the plus symbol instead to brainstorm root causes and possible measures.

Checkout / Closing (5 minutes)

Echometer enables you to collect anonymous feedback from the team on how helpful the retro was. This creates the ROTI score ("Return On Time Invested"), which you can track over time.