In the debrief process, which step should stay focused on the mission and team, with individual feedback given in private?

• A. Analysis
• B. Feedback
• C. Action Planning
• D. Follow-Up

Answer: (B)

The feedback step is where the debrief stays focused on the mission and the team, while individual input is handled privately. In this stage, the group reviews how well the team aligned with the mission, discusses performance outcomes, and reinforces what went well and what needs improvement in a constructive way. Keeping feedback to private conversations preserves trust and allows coaches to address personal development without embarrassing or demoralizing team members, which helps maintain morale and maintain focus on the shared goals.

The other steps serve different purposes. Analysis digs into data and causes to understand what happened; action planning translates those insights into concrete steps for the team to take; follow-up ensures progress on those steps and holds people accountable.