Step 6: Reflect and Share What You Learned
Community champions often help share the story and celebrate progress.
This step is about looking back and telling the story of what changed. With your team, take time to think about what actions were put into place, what difference those changes made, and what you learned along the way. Taking time to reflect helps everyone see the impact of the work and appreciate the effort it has taken to make the change happen. Reflection can also help you understand what to keep doing, what to adjust, and what new opportunities might exist.
Questions to guide reflection
Ask questions like:
- What changed because of this work?
- How did these changes affect people day to day?
- What worked well, and what was harder than expected?
- What would we do the same — or differently — next time?
- What opportunities does this change open for the future?
These questions help your team understand both the results and the process.
Why reflection matters
Reflection is often skipped, but it is an important part of lasting change. Taking time to acknowledge everyone’s contribution(s) helps people feel valued and keeps them engaged. It also strengthens trust and ownership, which makes it more likely that successful changes will continue.
Reflection can also help your group see new needs, ideas, or opportunities to explore next.
Share your story
Highlighting accomplishments with the wider community can build interest and support for future efforts. Sharing your story helps others see what is possible — and may inspire them to get involved.
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