Capterra Glossary
Model of Reflection
A model of reflection is a structured framework that business professionals can use to guide the process of self-reflection. This process aims to emphasize the exploration and examination of one's previous thoughts, perspectives, experiences, and actions to be a better version of themselves in the future.
Various models of reflection can be used to understand and learn from past situations, such as the CARL Model of Reflection, the Gibbs Reflective Cycle, the Atkins and Murphy Model, John’s Model of Structured Reflection, and Boud’s Triangular Representation, among others. The models of reflection can help business professionals to view circumstances with a broader lens.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Model of Reflection
Small and midsize businesses can use a model of reflection to understand the scope of improvement within business scenarios. For instance, the CARL model can identify the context and past actions conducted in a business scenario that didn’t have a favorable outcome. The analysis will help teams learn from specific business challenges, making them able to make smarter decisions in the future.