💐🌸 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.
35–45 min
3-12 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
💐🌸 Mother's Day Reflection
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: Continue
About 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
1

Welcome participants and introduce the theme of the session, emphasizing the nurturing aspect inherent in team collaboration.

2

Explain the three columns: Nurturing New Initiatives (things to start), Weeding Out Struggles (things to stop), and Blooming Successes (things to continue).

3

Provide participants with digital sticky notes to share their thoughts on each column, allowing 10 minutes for brainstorming.

4

Review each column together, discussing key points and grouping similar ideas.

5

Encourage an open discussion to derive actionable items for improvement and growth.

6

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

Tags
team health
reflection
action-oriented
celebration
team dynamics
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