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Reflective diary/journal 
each stage is optional - seek feedback where helpful
write only what you want, and when you want
process and notes  date each entry - add new thoughts later whenever
 use the 'root' template for each issue/event
start new 'root' sheet when loop goes full-
circle
 use supplementary sheets as necessary
 refer supplementary sheets back to 'root'
 use a folder or ring-binder for all sheets

How will I measure 7 8 Whom do I feel like 2a

What aspect of my
and know that I've blaming?
job or development
succeeded in this? Express it if it helps you and then
does this relate to?
'SMART' specific measurable move on (Remember SUMO -
Refer to job description or training Shut Up Move On - ack P McGee)
achievable relevant timebound
plan, etc

What do I need to 6 1 2
What happened, or How did/do I feel
do or learn to achieve what did I do? about it?
this?
The event, action, bare facts, use At the time and later - feelings
Actions and aims, justification, other boxes for detail - start a new change over time - also, is this
approval, help, etc sheet when this process goes full reflection private or shared?
circle

What improvement 5 4 What is my honest 3

What can I take
do I want to make or from this? objective assessment
7. How/when/measures 8. Job responsibility ref. points 2a. Whose fault? Now move on
assist? Analysis, learning, lessons, of what happened and
Better capability or prevention of opportunities for change, and the causes?
Reflective
recurrence diary/journal
- self (or others) 'root' template
improvement?
Use blank root template if you wish - See process/notes sheet. Ref: _______
Take a step back - be objective

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 Specific, measurable, Relate this to your job Blame is a dead-end -
achievable/agreed, responsibility, and/or get it out of your
relevant/realistic, and personal training and system and then move
time bound (SMART) development plan on

DATE EACH ENTRY - ADD NEW REFLECTIONS

6. Improvement actions/aims 1. What happened/what did I do? 2. How did I feel/do I now feel?

Date each entry - add Basic facts - use other Date each entry - add
new thoughts at any boxes and/or separate new thoughts at any
time afterwards sheets for more details time afterwards

IT'S OKAY TO KEEP SOME/ALL OF YOUR REFLECTIONS PRIVATE, ALTHOUGH FEEDBACK

5. Improvement ideas 4. Lessons/learning from this 3. Unemotional view, inc. causes

Date each entry - add Date each entry - add Date each entry - add
new thoughts at any new thoughts at any new thoughts at any
time afterwards time afterwards time afterwards

Reflective diary/journal blank root - Use supplementary sheets as necessary - See process/notes sheet. Ref: ________

'ROOT' AND/OR QUICK NOTES TEMPLATE - WHERE NECESSARY USE SUPPLEMENTARY SHEETS AND REFER BACK TO THIS 'ROOT' TEMPLATE – KEEP IN A BINDER/FOLDER

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 7. How/when/measures 8. Job responsibility ref. points 2a. Whose fault? Now move on

DATE EACH ENTRY - ADD NEW REFLECTIONS

6. Improvement actions/aims 1. What happened/what did I do? 2. How did I feel/do I now feel?

IT'S OKAY TO KEEP SOME/ALL OF YOUR REFLECTIONS PRIVATE, ALTHOUGH FEEDBACK

5. Improvement ideas 4. Lessons/learning from this 3. Unemotional view, inc. causes

Reflective diary/journal - supplementary sheet See process notes - Refer to root template Ref: ___________
'ROOT' AND/OR QUICK NOTES TEMPLATE - WHERE NECESSARY USE SUPPLEMENTARY SHEETS AND REFER BACK TO THIS 'ROOT' TEMPLATE - KEEP IN A BINDER/FOLDER
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Reflection stage Reflection stage

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 each stage is optional - seek feedback where helpful  refer each supplementary sheet back to its 'root' sheet
 write only what you want, and when you want  root documents can also be used to manage progress, feedback, etc
 date each entry - add new thoughts later whenever  One can use different coloured text, eg: red: priority, green: positive,
 use the 'root' template for each issue/event etc.
 start a new 'root' sheet whenever a loop goes full-circle  use a folder or ring-binder for all sheets
 use new supplementary sheets as necessary  if appropriate agree with your boss about private and open aspects
 try to focus on things you can change, and accept those that you cannot
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