Reflective Diary or Journal Template - Businessballs

eflective diary/journal<br />

process and notes<br />

• each stage is optional - seek feedback where helpful<br />

• write only what you want, and when you want<br />

• date each entry - add new thoughts later whenever<br />

• use the 'root' template f<strong>or</strong> each issue/event<br />

• start new 'root' sheet when loop goes full-circle<br />

• use supplementary sheets as necessary<br />

• refer supplementary sheets back to 'root'<br />

• use a folder <strong>or</strong> ring-binder f<strong>or</strong> all sheets<br />

how will I measure<br />

and know that I've<br />

succeeded in this<br />

'SMART' specific measurable<br />

achievable relevant timebound<br />

7<br />

what aspect of my<br />

job <strong>or</strong> development<br />

does this relate to<br />

refer to job description <strong>or</strong> training<br />

plan, etc<br />

8<br />

whom do I feel like<br />

blaming<br />

express it if it helps you and then<br />

move on (Remember SUMO<br />

- Shut Up Move On - ack P McGee)<br />

2a<br />

what do I need to do<br />

<strong>or</strong> learn to achieve<br />

this<br />

actions and aims, justification,<br />

approval, help, etc<br />

6<br />

what happened, <strong>or</strong><br />

what did I do<br />

the event, action, bare facts,<br />

use other boxes f<strong>or</strong> detail - start<br />

a new sheet when this process<br />

goes full circle<br />

1<br />

how did/do I feel<br />

about it<br />

at the time and later - feelings<br />

change over time - also, is this<br />

reflection private <strong>or</strong> shared<br />

2<br />

what improvement do<br />

I want to make <strong>or</strong><br />

assist<br />

better capability <strong>or</strong> prevention of<br />

recurrence - self (<strong>or</strong> others)<br />

5<br />

what can I take from<br />

this<br />

4<br />

what is my honest<br />

objective assessment<br />

3<br />

of what happened and<br />

the causes<br />

analysis, learning, lessons,<br />

opp<strong>or</strong>tunities f<strong>or</strong> change,<br />

improvement<br />

take a step back - be objective<br />

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eflective diary/journal 'root' template Use blank root template if you wish - See process/notes sheet. Ref: ___________<br />

7. how/when/measures<br />

specific, measurable,<br />

achievable/agreed,<br />

relevant/realistic,<br />

timebound<br />

8. job responsibility ref. points<br />

relate this to your job<br />

responsibility, and/<strong>or</strong><br />

personal training &<br />

development plan<br />

2a. whose fault now move on<br />

blame is a dead-end -<br />

get it out of your<br />

system and then<br />

move on<br />

date each entry - add new reflections any time<br />

6. improvement actions/aims<br />

1. what happened/what did I do 2. how did I feel/do I now feel<br />

date each entry - add<br />

new thoughts at any<br />

time afterwards<br />

basic facts - use<br />

other boxes and/<strong>or</strong><br />

separate sheets f<strong>or</strong><br />

m<strong>or</strong>e details<br />

date each entry - add<br />

new thoughts at any<br />

time afterwards<br />

it's okay to keep some/all of your reflections private, although feedback can be helpful<br />

5. improvement ideas<br />

date each entry - add<br />

new thoughts at any<br />

time afterwards<br />

4. lessons/learning from this<br />

date each entry - add<br />

new thoughts at any<br />

time afterwards<br />

3. unemotional view, inc. causes<br />

date each entry - add<br />

new thoughts at any<br />

time afterwards<br />

'root' and/<strong>or</strong> quick notes template - where necessary use supplementary sheets and refer back to this 'root' template - keep in a ring-binder <strong>or</strong> folder<br />

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eflective diary/journal blank root Use supplementary sheets as necessary - See process/notes sheet. Ref: ___________<br />

7. how/when/measures<br />

8. job responsibility ref. points<br />

2a. whose fault now move on<br />

date each entry - add new reflections any time<br />

6. improvement actions/aims<br />

1. what happened/what did I do 2. how did I feel/do I now feel<br />

it's okay to keep some/all of your reflections private, although feedback can be helpful<br />

5. improvement ideas<br />

4. lessons/learning from this<br />

3. unemotional view, inc. causes<br />

'root' and/<strong>or</strong> quick notes template - where necessary use supplementary sheets and refer back to this 'root' template - keep in a ring-binder <strong>or</strong> folder<br />

© alan chapman 2006. From the free resources website www.businessballs.com. Not to be sold <strong>or</strong> published. Auth<strong>or</strong> accepts no liability f<strong>or</strong> any issues arising. See website f<strong>or</strong> further details.

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eflective diary/journal - supplementary sheet See process notes - refer to root template Ref: ___________<br />

reflection stage: __________ date of entry reflection stage: __________ date of entry<br />

• each stage is optional - seek feedback where helpful<br />

• write only what you want, and when you want<br />

• date each entry - add new thoughts later whenever<br />

• use the 'root' template f<strong>or</strong> each issue/event<br />

• start a new 'root' sheet whenever a loop goes full-circle<br />

• use new supplementary sheets as necessary<br />

• refer each supplementary sheet back to its 'root' sheet<br />

• root documents can also be used to manage progress, feedback, etc<br />

• you can use different coloured text, eg: red: pri<strong>or</strong>ity, green: positive, etc.<br />

• use a folder <strong>or</strong> ring-binder f<strong>or</strong> all sheets<br />

• if appropriate agree with your boss about private and open aspects<br />

• try to focus on things you can change, and accept those that you cannot<br />

© alan chapman 2006. From the free resources website www.businessballs.com. Not to be sold <strong>or</strong> published. Auth<strong>or</strong> accepts no liability f<strong>or</strong> any issues arising. See website f<strong>or</strong> further details.