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Team Reflection · Reflection and Learning

I Like, I Wish, I Wonder

Encourage constructive tone, especially for “I Wish” and “I Wonder.” Allow enough time for thoughtful input and group reflection.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), TriadsGROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Encourage constructive, respectful feedback.
  2. Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and open questions.
  3. Promote group participation and reflection.
  4. Sheets, cards, or templates divided into three sections: “I Like,” “I Wish,” and “I Wonder”.
  5. Board or wall to collect input (physical or digital).
  6. Create a comfortable and open environment for sharing.
  7. Decide whether feedback will be anonymous or public.
  8. Prepare materials: Sheets, cards, or templates divided into three sections: “
  9. Encourage constructive tone, especially for “I Wish” and “I Wonder.” Allow enough time for thoughtful input and group reflection.
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Prompts to use +

Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and open questions.

Create a comfortable and open environment for sharing.

Decide whether feedback will be anonymous or public.

Prepare materials: Sheets, cards, or templates divided into three sections: “

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: I Like, I Wish, I Wonder. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and open questions.; Create a comfortable and open environment for sharing.; Decide whether feedback will be anonymous or public.; Prepare materials: Sheets, cards, or templates divided into three sections: “. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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