Reviewing with Playing Cards Created by Roger Greenaway

Facts The sparkle of the diamond is what we first see and assume The sides of the diamond represent diversity: the many different perspectives on what happened (also appearances, impressions and assumptions)

Facts (also appearances, impressions and assumptions) What was supposed to happen? What happened when and where? What was surprising? What was not surprising? Who did what? How long did it take? What is unfinished?

Feelings and Intuition What did you experience? What was it like? What felt different? How new / odd / fun / inspiring / frustrating / challenging was it? What ups and downs did you experience?

Bringing out the story Expressing yourself Being listened to Being understood Listening to others Appreciating other views Respecting individual differences Growing in confidence Connecting with others Feeling part of a team

Findings Thinking Seeking explanations Why did that not work? How did we succeed? Why did you not say? What made you feel that way? Trying to understand Making judgements Learning

Futures Action Plan Learning Plan Predicting Change Practising Skills Listing Choices Testing Ideas Making Decisions Predicting Benefits Describing Dreams

Generating learning and change Turning learning into action or questions, predictions, choices, growth, change … Turning experience into learning

Freedom The Joker is anything anyone wants it to be Models are useful because they simplify The Joker helps us notice what a model misses out

Reviewing with Playing Cards Created by Roger Greenaway

The End Or it could be a new beginning … Explore Roger Greenaway’s Guide to Active Reviewing at for dynamic ways of using the reviewing cycle or write to