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Traffic Light Debrief

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Three small groups standing by signs which reflect the colours of a Traffic Light Debrief simple reflection strategy

Traffic Light Debrief

Simple reflection strategy using colours for group feedback.

  • Simple
  • Rapid execution
  • Promotes communication
  • Universally applicable

Simple Reflection Strategy

This visual debrief activity makes group discussions much easier by using traffic light colours to organise thoughts and opinions. Traffic Light Debrief is a simple reflection strategy that invites people to share their views without feeling pressured to speak up immediately. It works perfectly when you want honest feedback about experiences or decisions, or want the ability to see how your group stands on certain issues.

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Original post October 2015, last updated October 2025.

BY Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker

Comments (2)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    I really like this approach and would use this in the middle of an initiative session for example. Rather than it being a free for all opportunity, this presents to be a less confrontation way of communicating as little groups get to explore their thoughts on things.. It also allows people the space to make a choice on their thoughts without having to necessarily voice them to the whole group initially.

    Great way of exercising persuasive communication skills as well as actively listening skills.

    Variation or extension could be that people could reassess where they stand after their conversations in their little groups as their views or perspectives may have shifted.

    There is also the opportunity for the colour groups to present their perspective to the wider group as well to round that up before continuing with a challenge for example.

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    1. Mark Collard

      Yes, David, inviting people to move or shift their initial preference after having a conversation with others is a wonderful visual way to demonstrate change or progress.

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