Teamreflexion

Teamreflexion is a structured practice in which a work team examines its own collaboration, processes, and outcomes to derive lessons and foster improvement. The term is used in organizational development and is closely related to reflective practice and Agile retrospectives. It is typically conducted on a regular cadence or at project milestones, following a phase, sprint, or major delivery.

The aim of teamreflexion is to surface tacit knowledge, clarify roles and expectations, strengthen psychological safety, and translate insights into concrete actions. Sessions are usually facilitated by a neutral moderator and may employ formats such as Start-Stop-Continue, What Went Well/Even Better If, or data-informed discussions using metrics and feedback. Anonymized input from team members can be collected beforehand to encourage candid participation.

Process often includes preparation with an agenda and ground rules, collection of relevant experiences and data, discussion to identify patterns and root causes, and the formulation of actionable improvements. Before concluding, the team assigns owners and deadlines for follow-up, with a mechanism to review progress in subsequent sessions.

Applications span software development, product teams, professional services, manufacturing, education, and other cross-functional groups seeking to enhance collaboration and performance. Benefits commonly cited include improved communication, faster learning, better alignment of goals, and increased trust, which can support more effective adaptation to change. Challenges include the need for skilled facilitation, ensuring psychological safety, avoiding superficial or performative discussions, and managing time and workload to sustain the practice.

See also: retrospective, after-action review, organizational learning, psychological safety.