Rose, Bud, Thorn Retro
A staff meeting idea to boost morale and end on a positive note.
15-20 min
One Thing Retro
A quick reflection activity for teachers to spot wins during staff meetings.
Alissa Christensen
A quick reflection activity where staff identify one success, one challenge, and one idea to try next. It works well for monthly check-ins or a fast reflection at the end of a staff meeting, giving your team a simple way to improve through small adjustments.
Why try it
Give staff a fast way to pause and reflect without taking up much meeting time. Naming one success, one challenge, and one idea keeps the conversation focused and turns reflection into an action the team can actually test.
What's included
Browse the printables included with this resource.
Instructions
1
Share the topic
Let staff know what they're reflecting on, whether it's the past month, a recent project, or a specific event.
2
Give staff time to reflect
Have staff respond to three prompts using the included prompt cards: one thing that worked well, one challenge to learn from, and one thing to try next.
3
Review responses and choose one action
Share responses as a group, look for common themes across what staff wrote, and pick one idea that the team will test moving forward.
Go deeper
Additional tips for running this resource.
Leader Tip #1
Stick to one action
Take all the cards and reflect as a leader, then choose a single, clear next step and remember to share back with your team.
Leader Tip #2
Save the cards
Keep a photo of the responses, or save the cards, to reference during future check-ins.
Leader Tip #3
Table talk version
Skip the written cards and have staff share their answers out loud at their tables, going through each prompt together as a group.
Built by Educators, for School Leaders
This resource was created in collaboration with passionate educators and school leaders who believe in the power of intentional connection.
Alissa Christensen
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