The Power of Reflection: Building Success Together
We had an outstanding leadership class on Monday, October 28, 2024. Great job to all the participants who focused on our objective: understand the value of reflection and recognize why reviewing outcomes is essential for personal and organizational growth.
We used a tower-building activity to demonstrate the importance of reflection after an event. In the beginning, teams built towers without communicating or after-event reflection. After the second build, teams could reflect on their building strategies, leading to new insights and better teamwork. Guess what happened on round three of the build - it was the most successful, showing how reflecting on our actions can unlock greater results.
Key Takeaways from After Event Reflection Activity:
Thoughtful planning is essential for success.
Reflecting after an event allows us to identify improvements for future outcomes.
Accountability within the team is key, including using specific metrics to assess success.
Reviewing outcomes helps us set new, more effective directions for next time.
Kyra Carmack shared a recent team reflection event at her place of employment, Bear Library. After community events, reflection is a standard practice. Kyra shared that an example of improvement was at the face painting station, which led to smoother operations and happier participants. Because of their dedication to reflection, the event was a resounding success.
I congratulate all of the members of our leadership team. Thank you for committing to constant improvement and striving to become outstanding leaders. Great job!
Martial arts perspective:
We encourage students to reflect on their individual skill progress regularly. After a testing event, each student should take a moment to assess their performance by asking, "What did I do well, and where can I improve?" Using this reflection, they can better prepare for future tests. This practice of "reflecting on an event" is a valuable skill they can apply within our martial arts training facility and in real-world situations.
