Hindsight to Insight: The Gibbs Cycle (Part 2)

07/28/24 • 10 min

In part two of this two-part special episode of the Balanced Leader podcast, I introduce the Gibbs Cycle as a formal tool which can help listeners go deeper in their reflective practice. I explain how the model can enhance reflective practice by offering a structured approach to analysing experiences. Through six detailed stages—Description, Feelings, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion, and Action Plan—listeners are guided on how to dissect and learn from various situations to foster personal and professional growth.

I also share a personal example to illustrate each stage of the Gibbs Cycle, providing listeners with practical insights into effectively reflecting on their experiences. I discuss the benefits of regularly engaging in reflective practice to improve conflict resolution and leadership skills, and encourage listeners to apply these methods in their daily lives.
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Hindsight to Insight: Reflective Practice for Leaders (Part 1)

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In this first part in a two part series of The Balance Leader Podcast, I introduce you to reflective practice, a powerful tool I've used for years in leadership development and in my personal life. I explain how reflective practice involves looking back on experiences to learn and improve. I discuss the many benefits of this approach, including better decision-making, enhanced emotional intelligence, improved team management, increased wellbeing, and greater resilience.

I also provide practical tips for incorporating reflective practice into your daily life, both formally and informally, and emphasise its importance in developing leadership skills beyond classroom theory.

In part two of this series I am going to go deeper on the Gibbs Cycle, a structured method people find useful to help get the most out of their reflective practice. I will be guiding you through an example that will showcase how the method works.

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The Balanced Leader Podcast - Hindsight to Insight: The Gibbs Cycle (Part 2)

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[00:00:00] Rob Hills: This is the Balanced Leader podcast, the podcast that helps leaders elevate their wellbeing and create healthier workplaces. My name is Rob Hills and I'm your leadership and wellbeing coach. Welcome back to part two on reflective practice. In part one of this two part series, I introduce you to reflective practice, what it is, what the benefits are and how to do it.

[00:00:29] If you haven't listened to part one already. I strongly recommend that yo