🙏 Holy Week Reflection
Gather in the spirit of reflection and renewal as we assess our project's journey. Let's share blessings (successes), sacrifices (challenges), and commitments for growth. Together, we can embrace brighter days ahead!
Template Columns
🌟 New Blessings to Start
Identify new practices or initiatives we can begin to bring greater harmony and success.
Base column: Start✋ Sacrifices to Stop
Reflect on what we should let go of to remove hindrances and burdens.
Base column: Stop✨ Traditions to Continue
Celebrate the successful practices that we should maintain moving forward.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Holy Week Reflection retrospective allows teams to reflect on successes, challenges, and ongoing strategies by framing them as blessings, sacrifices, and traditions.
When to use this template
This template is optimal during times of change or transition, such as the start of a new quarter or following a major project milestone.
How to facilitate
Begin by welcoming the participants and providing a brief overview of the template. Highlight the analogy of blessings, sacrifices, and traditions to foster an engaging mindset.
Start with the 'New Blessings to Start' column. Ask team members to suggest new positive practices or initiatives that would enhance team success and harmony.
Move to the 'Sacrifices to Stop' column. Facilitate a discussion where participants identify habits, routines, or practices that may no longer serve the team's goals or values.
Proceed with the 'Traditions to Continue' column. Encourage the team to outline ongoing methods or strategies that have been impactful and should be preserved.
After input has been added to all columns, review all the suggestions as a group. Discuss sentiments behind each point and prioritize the most impactful contributions.
Conclude the session by summarizing the main takeaways and agreeing on actionable steps that the team will implement going forward.
Pro Tips
Encourage storytelling during the reflection session to help understand the context behind each point raised.
Use colorful and creative representations for the columns and sticky notes to make the session more relatable.
Ensure every team member has an opportunity to contribute to foster inclusivity.
FAQ
How can we make the theme resonate with the team?
Explain the conceptual link between Holy Week themes and team dynamics for a relatable and engaging session.
What if team members hesitate to share sacrifices?
Create a safe and supportive atmosphere where constructive discussions are encouraged without blame.
How do we prioritize actions from the discussion?
Utilize team voting or dot-voting methods in digital tools to identify key items to focus on.
At a glance
- Duration
40–60 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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