Strategy

Start, Stop, Continue

This simple retrospective helps turn insights into action. Participants decide what to start, stop, and continue doing to maximize workshop impact.

Duration
35 mins
Group Size
3-15
Category
Strategy
Difficulty
Easy
Energy
Medium

Objectives

Participants will convert insights into actionable commitments. They'll identify practices to preserve and activities to eliminate. The goal is to ensure workshop outcomes lead to real change.

Outcomes

Participants will define start, stop, and continue decisions. They will create clear action items and a focused improvement plan.

Step-by-Step Instructions


  1. Create three columns: Start, Stop, and Continue.

  2. Brainstorm items for each column:


  • Start: New practices to implement.

  • Stop: Ineffective activities to eliminate.

  • Continue: Successful practices to maintain.


  1. Group similar items and prioritize them.

  2. Create specific action items with owners and timelines.

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Facilitator Tips

Focus on concrete actions, not just feelings. This method tests workshop value: good workshops generate clear 'Start' items. Assign owners to each high-priority item before finishing. I've found that if you don't assign owners, things fall through the cracks.

Pre-Work

For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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Materials Required


  • Three-column template (online whiteboard works well)

  • Virtual sticky notes

  • Action planning template

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Resources & Templates

  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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