Teamwork Toolkit

Teamwork debriefing

Debriefing, and reflecting on the team experience can be a valuable part of the learning experience.

1. Be objective - focus on overall team performance and processes in relation to achieving outcomes, not on individual team member's particular strengths or weaknesses.

OK	“The team didn't seem to see a way forward with the costing problem.”
Not OK	“Helen was really obstructive about the costing problem.”

2. Identify the team's strengths and weaknesses and things to improved, not the person's.

OK	“Our team could have benefited from someone with advertising expertise.”
Not OK	“James didn't have a clue about advertising, but tried to take control.”

3. Identify any particular problems the team encountered and how they were resolved.

OK	“We should have prioritised more effectively.”
Not OK	“If it wasn't for Sandra we'd have finished on time.”