💐🌸 Mother's Day Reflection
Celebrate the nurturing spirit of our teamwork! Like Moms, let's cherish what works, address what doesn't, and grow together as a supportive team family.
Template Columns
🌱 Nurturing New Initiatives
Share ideas and practices we should start nurturing for future success.
Base column: Start🚫 Weeding Out Struggles
Identify and share things that aren't working and should be stopped.
Base column: Stop🌸 Blooming Successes
Highlight the practices, habits, and approaches that are thriving and should be continued.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Mother's Day Reflection retrospective encourages teams to embrace a nurturing mindset by identifying practices to start, stop, and continue, drawing inspiration from the caring and supportive nature celebrated on Mother's Day.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective around Mother's Day to recognize nurturing qualities within the team and to promote growth-oriented reflections.
How to facilitate
Welcome participants and introduce the theme of the session, emphasizing the nurturing aspect inherent in team collaboration.
Explain the three columns: Nurturing New Initiatives (things to start), Weeding Out Struggles (things to stop), and Blooming Successes (things to continue).
Provide participants with digital sticky notes to share their thoughts on each column, allowing 10 minutes for brainstorming.
Review each column together, discussing key points and grouping similar ideas.
Encourage an open discussion to derive actionable items for improvement and growth.
Agree on next steps by assigning responsibilities and setting timelines for follow-ups.
Pro Tips
Encourage personal anecdotes to foster a nurturing atmosphere aligned with the theme.
Use uplifting examples of team successes to inspire positivity and engagement.
Keep time for reflection on overall team health at the end of the session to resonate with the nurturing theme.
FAQ
What if the team struggles to come up with ideas?
Share a few examples to illustrate each column and encourage them to think about recent projects or interactions.
How can we maintain focus on the theme?
Remind participants of the nurturing perspective and how it relates to improving team dynamics.
What if disagreements arise during discussions?
Facilitate calmly, emphasizing respect and collective problem-solving to resolve conflicts.
At a glance
- Duration
35–45 min
- Team Size
3-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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