What? So what? Now what?

The “What? So What? Now What?” model offers a practical framework for incorporating reflection into various aspects of our lives, leading to continuous learning, growth, and improved decision-making. The “What? So What? Now What?” reflective model, originating from Terry Borton and further developed by Rolfe et al. for healthcare practice, emphasizes a cyclical progression of understanding and action.

11/3/20241 min read

What?

What happened?

What did I do?

What did others do?

What was I trying to achieve?

What was actually achieved?

So what?

So what is the importance of this?

So, what more do I need to know?

So what have I learnt?

Now what?

Now what do I need to do?

Now what different options have I got?

Now what will be the consequences?