One of the biggest failures in monitoring and evaluation is that teams do not analyse and reflect on the information that is generated. We believe that it is a relatively simple, yet critical step to include reflection and adaption processes into monitoring and evaluation frameworks. In this training we explore some key tools and processes for mainstreaming reflection into the program cycle. One of these techniques is the ‘annual reflection workshop’, which we have enjoyed substantial success with in a wide variety of contexts. In this workshop participants will gain a clear understanding of how to close the loop and use evaluative information to improve not only the program but also the evaluation framework itself. We believe that this element of evaluation is the most powerful yet often forgotten!