Use these short questions to reflect, reset, and refocus as you and your team begin the new academic year. They’re a great way to open your first meeting and set a positive tone.
Looking Back
- What was your personal highlight from last academic year?
- As a team, what stood out most for us?
- What did you try differently last year that worked well?
- What did you learn most about yourself as a teacher or leader?
Learning from Challenges
- What challenged you most?
- How did you respond—and what did you take away from the experience?
- If a similar challenge comes up this year, would you handle it differently?
- Is there anything the team didn’t manage to achieve last year that we’d like to revisit now?
- What would it be if you could change one thing about your workload or routines this year?
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