Why it matters
Most teams only talk about what went wrong. Weekly Wins builds the habit of noticing progress and the people behind it, which strengthens momentum, recognition and cross-team generosity.
How to run it
- Open with the why (1 min). Remind the team the point is to notice progress and the people behind it.
- Go round the room (10 min). Each person shares one win from the week — big or small — and names one person who helped.
- Thank out loud. The person named gets a genuine thank-you. No speeches, just specifics.
- Capture it (2 min). Log the wins in a shared space. Over a quarter this becomes a powerful record of progress.
- Close with the week ahead (2 min). One sentence each on what they're looking forward to.
Facilitator tip: model it first. Share a small, specific win and thank someone by name — it sets the tone.
Watch out for
- Letting it turn into a status update — keep it to wins and thank-yous
- The same voices dominating; go round the room so everyone speaks
- Skipping it in busy weeks, which is exactly when it matters most
When not to use it
Straight after a serious setback or layoffs. Acknowledge what happened first; celebrating too soon feels tone-deaf.