Reflecting on and evaluating own performance as a leader

Self-reflection is key to improving as a leader, as it helps identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Reflecting on your communication skills, including clarity of instructions and ability to build rapport, is important.
Consider how you established and maintained safety within the activity session.
Reflect on your planning skills and how effectively you scheduled activities.
Think about your decision-making during the session, such as responses to unexpected challenges.
Assess whether or not you promoted fair play and how you handled any disputes that arose.

Evaluating your performance should include feedback from participants and co-leaders, which can provide valuable insight.
Measures of the group’s achievement of session goals can help evaluate your effectiveness as a leader.
Look at respect levels within the group to determine your ability to inspire trust and engagement.
Analyse your performance under pressure, including how you handled difficult situations or unexpected setbacks.
Evaluating participant motivation levels can help you understand your ability to engage and inspire the group.
Consideration of ongoing personal improvement, including what steps you can take to become a more effective leader, is an important part of the evaluation.