The Gibbs Reflective Cycle centers on a model which consists of six stages, known as the Gibbs Model of Reflection. The model outlines the process by which individuals and teams follow to learn from different experiences at work.
Use this Gibbs Reflective Cycle Template to facilitate reflection and learn from experience. When you do so, be sure to follow these steps:
- Pick the situation and detail what happened
- Explore feelings and reactions
- Evaluate what worked and what didn’t
- Determine the root cause of the situation
- Summarize what happened and what was learned
- Create an action plan
