Reflection is a necessary step in assessing individual and team performance, and helps to illuminate when and why things went well, as well as lessons learned. Beyond individual check-ins (which generally focus on an individual’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement), consider ways to promote reflection organization-wide, which can inspire leadership and organizational improvement.

Implement a reflection process at the end of a team project and consider inviting members from outside the team or department who can ask questions and provide input. Ask your team: “What are the top five things you would do again and the top five things you wouldn’t repeat?”