Reflection Trigger Questions
This method uses a series of thought-provoking questions to stimulate reflection and discussion about the past year. It encourages participants to share insights, identify personal growth, and set intentions for the future.
Use this method to facilitate meaningful conversations, promote self-awareness, and encourage personal and professional development.
Solves: Lack of engagement in reflection, superficial answers, difficulty articulating insights.
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Step 1: (5 min) Introduce the activity and explain the purpose of using trigger questions to guide reflection.
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Step 2: (10 min) Present a selection of reflection questions (e.g., 'What made you feel strong this year?', 'What did you learn about yourself?').
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Step 3: (20 min) Participants individually reflect on the questions and jot down their answers.
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Step 4: (10 min) In small groups or as a whole, participants share their insights and learnings from the questions.
- Set the tone by sharing your own answers to the questions as an example.
- Encourage active listening and respectful dialogue during the sharing phase.
- Allow participants to choose the questions they want to answer.
- Use a 'round robin' format where each participant answers one question at a time.