The Power of Year-End Reflection
Written by Liz Ward
By Liz Ward, Alumni Relations Manager, Windsor Leadership
As the year draws to a close, we may be focussing on the finish line or shifting our focus to future planning, however it’s just as crucial to pause and reflect. Taking time to step back and enjoy a much-needed breather offers the opportunity to evaluate the highs and lows of the year as well as creating space for intentional growth. Reflection isn't just a personal exercise; it can strengthen team alignment, decision-making, and long-term vision.
Incorporating different modes of reflection - whether through journalling, conversation, or listening - can deepen our insights and here at Windsor we’ve recorded a collection of podcasts with some of our well-known programme facilitators, to provide you with some different tools as you reflect and dig deep.
Before diving into next year’s goals, give yourself permission to slow down. Reflection isn’t a luxury - it’s a leadership necessity. The clarity it brings could shape your strategy more powerfully than diving headfirst into any new initiative.
Questions you could consider in your end-of-year reflection:
- What were your leadership highlights in 2025?
- What have you learnt as a leader in the past year?
- What are your leadership goals for 2026?
Ready to reflect differently? Start by listening to some of these reflection podcasts by clicking here.
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