Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue
This method encourages team members to provide constructive feedback to enhance trust and communication. Participants reflect on behaviors or actions that should start, stop, and continue, fostering self-awareness and openness within the group.
How to run it
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Divide participants into small teams of 4 to 6 people, ensuring they have a history of working together.
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Instruct each group member to write the name of the person they will address feedback to.
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Guide participants to complete the sentences: 'To [Name]: Something I would like you to START doing is..., STOP doing is..., and CONTINUE doing is...'.
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Remind participants that they can skip any prompt if they don’t have relevant feedback.
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Encourage everyone to sign their feedback for accountability.
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Allow time for group discussion after the feedback is shared.
Tips
Ensure the environment is supportive and safe for sharing feedback.
Encourage honesty, but remind participants to be constructive in their comments.
Consider using simpler feedback methods for newer groups before this exercise.
Variations
You can adjust the group size or the number of feedback prompts based on the team's experience. Alternatively, use this method in one-on-one sessions for more personalized feedback.
Where it fits
Related methods
Frequently asked questions
When should I use Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue?â–¾
Use Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue when you want to: team retrospective; peer feedback session; performance review discussion; team building exercise.
How long does Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue take?â–¾
Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue typically takes 60–120 minutes.
How many participants does Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue work for?â–¾
Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue works best for groups of 2–40 participants.
What materials do I need for Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue?â–¾
Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue requires no special materials — just participants and a space.
How difficult is Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue to facilitate?â–¾
Feedback: Start, Stop, Continue is rated advanced — best facilitated by an experienced workshop leader.
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