Success Reflection

What is it?

Success Reflection stimulates a consciousness-raising process by working from positive experiences in a structured manner.

What is the origin of this tool?

Success Reflection is based on a model developed by Fred Korthagen, Ko Melief and Anke Tigchelaar, and on David Cooperrider's Appreciative Inquiry method.

What is the aim?

The aim of Success Reflection is to

• Share successful experiences.

• Make a link between a subject and relevant theory.

• Formulate concrete proposals for the future.

When is it used?

This reflection tool can be used in the following situations

• The reflection group has minimum 8 and maximum 20 participants.

• The reflection can take place in one session but also be spread over more sessions, with for example extra assignments and activities in each phase.

• Participants work in the professional field; they are on a work placement or following a part-time programme alongside their job.