Strategic plan review involves systematically evaluating progress on goals and assessing team performance. Regular reflection maintains alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Practical Exercise: The “War Room Retrospective”
Turn your strategic plan review into a dynamic and engaging team session by simulating a mission debrief.
Set the Scene – Frame the review as a mission debrief where the team analyzes successes, obstacles, and next moves.
- Example: “Imagine we’re a tactical unit assessing our last operation—what worked, what didn’t, and what needs adjusting?”
Use a “Stop, Start, Continue” Format – Have team members share insights on three key areas:
- Stop – What’s not working and should be eliminated?
- Start – What new strategies or processes should be introduced?
- Continue – What’s working well and should be sustained?
Apply the “Red Team” Approach – Assign a few members to challenge assumptions and pressure-test the current plan.
- Example: “If we were an external consultant, what blind spots would we identify?”
Close with an Action Commitment – Each team member leaves with a one-sentence commitment to improve execution.
- Example: “I will refine our tracking process to ensure real-time progress updates.”
Action Step: Host a War Room Retrospective at the next strategic review meeting to drive engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.