Beginnings and endings
There’s no better time for reflection and planning than now
By Gini Gough
At Groupwork Centre we always end our year with a retreat at Commonground where we share meals, reflect on the year past and start planning for the year ahead.
It's a nourishing few days where we ground ourselves in nature, share talents, such as yoga, morning rituals, walks, cooking, music, making delicious cheese boards and storytelling – to name just a few activities. It's also the perfect opportunity to welcome new people and celebrate those who are moving on.
It's impossible to overstate the power of people being together and NOT prioritising a task. The chance to reflect on what's happened (after a project, a challenge or the year just gone), builds what we call 'groupness' – the magic stuff that gives meaning to the connection we have with others we work with.
Marking these moments creates chapters in our organisation's story, brings people together in relaxed environments and deepens our connections. It sets us up for the next chapter.
Curating endings and beginnings is something we can help you with too … if you haven't worked out how to end your year well or how you might kick-start 2025, you may be interested in our offers:
Our offer: reflection, review and planning sessions
Reflective year-end review
A half day to full day facilitated session designed to help your team:
● Reflect on key accomplishments, growth areas, and challenges
● Celebrate and recognise individual and team efforts
● Identify learnings and insights to carry forward
New year planning session
A half day to full day session that guides your team through:
● A visioning exercise to set inspiring goals for the new year
● Practical steps to bring those goals to life, with clear action plans and accountability
● Tools to address potential challenges proactively, strengthening commitment to your organisation’s mission
Blended reflection & planning
Need a more streamlined process? Our integrated session combines reflection and planning for a powerful, holistic start to the year.
What to expect
Our experienced facilitators use a mix of innovative tools and collaborative methods tailored to your team’s unique culture. Sessions can be held online or face to face.
The impact
● Clarity on past achievements and areas of growth
● Alignment on priorities and next steps, bringing the whole team together with a common purpose
● Motivation and renewed commitment as everyone looks forward to a new chapter with clear goals and roles
Extend the value
We also offer optional follow-up support to ensure your plans stay on track, with check-ins and coaching available as your team begins implementation.
Let’s start planning
Connect with us for a complimentary consultation to discuss how we can tailor these sessions to meet your organisation’s needs. Make your next year a great one – grounded in reflection, driven by purpose and fuelled by a clear path forward.
Contact us today to secure your session and begin 2025 with fresh momentum