🐇✨ Lunar New Year Reflections
Welcome the prosperous Lunar New Year by reflecting on our project's cycles. Let’s leave behind old troubles, embrace new opportunities, and carry forward what brings us great fortune!
Template Columns
🚀 New Beginnings
Identify and share fresh ideas or practices to adopt as we embrace a new cycle of success.
Base column: Start🌖 Lay to Rest
Decide on habits or processes to release, making way for new growth.
Base column: Stop🎊 Carry Forward
Celebrate and highlight the practices that bring us prosperity and joy.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
Reflect on project cycles and set intentions for growth, alignment, and productivity during the Lunar New Year.
When to use this template
Perfect for harnessing the festive energy of the Lunar New Year or transitioning into a fresh work cycle.
How to facilitate
Start by welcoming the team and introducing the Lunar New Year theme. Set the tone by emphasizing renewal, prosperity, and collaboration.
Explain the purpose of each column: 🚀 New Beginnings, 🌖 Lay to Rest, and 🎊 Carry Forward, linking them to the new year theme.
Give the team 10 minutes to individually add their reflections to each column asynchronously.
Once all reflections are added, discuss each column, grouping similar ideas and seeking consensus.
Encourage open discussions, ensuring all voices are heard, especially when deciding on practices to leave behind or adopt.
Summarize the team's insights and document commitments to inspire action and ensure accountability.
Close by celebrating the shared reflections and setting a positive intention for the year ahead.
Pro Tips
Encourage participants to use specific examples to make discussion points more actionable.
If time allows, tie the team’s reflections to overarching goals or milestones for the upcoming period.
Light refreshments that align with Lunar New Year traditions (virtually sharing recipes, for example) can spark cultural appreciation and bonding.
FAQ
How do we keep the discussions focused and productive?
Ensure objectives are clear and allocate time for each phase to prevent digression.
Can this retrospective work outside the Lunar New Year timeframe?
Yes, you can adapt the theme to any point of renewal, like the start of a new quarter.
At a glance
- Duration
60-75 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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