A reflection guide for individuals, teams & leaders.

1. driving performance through
REFLECTION
a guide for individuals, teams & leaders
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2. WHAT’S INSIDE?
BUSINESS CASE FOR REFLECTION
Why should we make time for reflection? What’s the value proposition?
CREATING A HABIT OF REFLECTION
Our natural response to challenging work & how to shift our approach.
GROUP REFLECTION
Share this slide in team meetings to efficiently assess the current state, brainstorm ideas & plan.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
Use this worksheet to facilitate daily & weekly reflection.
LEADER’S GUIDE
Additional prompts to help leaders guide reflection in one-on-on or team meetings.
LET’S PARTNER
Partner with us to drive performance through further team & individual development.
SUMMARY
The enclosed pages first explain how reflection drives performance & then provide you with resources to
help make it an ongoing practice. While broader goal-setting & strategic planning topics often emerge
when using these resources, the primary objective is to facilitate quick, simple, recurring reflection.
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PRE-WORK
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3. BUSINESS CASE FOR REFLECTION
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research studies
show
routine time
spent
reflecting on work
individually
or reflecting
with others
↑ feelings of
competence &
confidence
boosting
performance by
>20%
DRIVING
PERFORMANCE
THROUGH
REFLECTION
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4. CREATING A HABIT OF REFLECTION
THE SITUATION
Work is demanding. In response, we work harder & longer.
THE SOLUTION
Take time to pause & reflect on your work. Brainstorm ways to approach
challenges. This simple practice improves performance by >20% over time.
THE GOAL
Create a habit of reflection, individually & on your teams.
Replace 5 minutes of work time
with 5 minutes of reflection, daily.
Track your progress.
THE PROBLEM
Working harder & longer may get the job done, but it is not the most
effective. It causes burnout & fails to produce optimum performance.
INDIVIDUALS
Ask thoughtful questions that
drive reflection in one-on-one
meetings & in team meetings.
LEADERS
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5. GROUP REFLECTION
CELEBRATE
What challenges are you facing?
Where are you getting stuck?
What obstacles are in the way?
What can you try differently?
Could you shift your approach?
What resources might help?
What actions will be taken?
When are they due?
Who is responsible?
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IDENTIFY
BRAINSTORM
What’s working well?
Recent accomplishments or improvements?
PLAN & ACT
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6. INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
DATES:
MONDAY
BIGGEST WIN:
CHALLENGE(S):
HOW CAN YOU SHIFT YOUR APPROACH?
TUESDAY
BIGGEST WIN:
CHALLENGE(S):
HOW CAN YOU SHIFT YOUR APPROACH?
WEDNESDAY
BIGGEST WIN:
CHALLENGE(S):
HOW CAN YOU SHIFT YOUR APPROACH?
THURSDAY
BIGGEST WIN:
CHALLENGE(S):
HOW CAN YOU SHIFT YOUR APPROACH?
FRIDAY
WHAT NEW APPROACHES WORKED THIS WEEK?:
WHAT CHALLENGES ARE YOU STILL FACING?:
ONE GOAL FOR NEXT WEEK:
ACTIONS:
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7. LEADER’S GUIDE
Additional prompts to guide reflection in one-on-one or team meetings.
CELEBRATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
‣ What was your biggest win or greatest accomplishment this week /
month / quarter?
‣ What’s working well?
‣ In what ways do you feel you are developing & improving?
‣ What improvements have you observed?
IDENTIFY CHALLENGES
‣ What challenges are you facing?
‣ Where are you getting stuck?
‣ What’s getting in your way?
‣ What’s holding you back?
‣ What would success look like?
BRAINSTORM OPPORTUNITIES
‣ What could you try differently?
‣ How could you shift your approach?
‣ What resources might help?
‣ With whom could you partner?
‣ How can I help?
ESTABLISH A PLAN & ACCOUNTABILITY
‣ What actions will you take? By when?
‣ Let’s plan to status this again in our next meeting.
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research studies
show
routine time
spent
reflecting on work
individually
or reflecting
with others
↑ feelings of
competence &
confidence
boosting
performance by
>20%
DRIVING
PERFORMANCE
THROUGH
REFLECTION

8. LET’S PARTNER
Through workshops, coaching & consulting, we engage
individuals, transform team dynamics, develop effective leaders
& accelerate performance.
Our mission is to empower individuals & teams to be their best.
TEAM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Transform team dynamics, strengthen working relationships & re-
energize your people through an engaging team-building workshop
experience.
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The most influential factor in employee performance is the employee-
supervisor relationship. Equip your managers with the knowledge &
skills needed to become great leaders.
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COACHING
Partner with a professional coach to gain fresh insight, develop new
skills, overcome roadblocks & achieve your goals. Unlock your full
potential & better serve others.
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CONSULTING
Healthy organizations deliver strong business results. Partner with us to
evaluate overall employee engagement or for advising in a specific area
of talent management.
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LET’S PARTNER
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