Pre-Mortem Workshop
This pre-mortem helps teams imagine a realistic failure, expose hidden risks, and turn them into specific, owned actions. It builds sharper thinking, stronger plans, and greater shared responsibility for success.
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What You'll Achieve with the Pre-Mortem Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Identify a clear list of potential failure causes for the project.
Prioritize the most serious risks to focus on.
Develop concrete actions to mitigate identified risks.
Enhance team communication and openness about concerns.
When to Use the Pre-Mortem Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When a project team is starting a new initiative and wants to anticipate potential failures.
For cross-functional teams tackling complex projects that require diverse perspectives.
During leadership reviews of critical plans to ensure all risks are considered.
When teams experience overconfidence and need to challenge assumptions.
Prior to significant changes in project direction to surface unspoken concerns.
Team Problems the Pre-Mortem Workshop Solves
Say goodbye to these common team challenges
Address hidden risks that team members are reluctant to voice.
Mitigate the impacts of groupthink and overconfidence in project planning.
Transform vague concerns into specific, actionable items.
Foster shared ownership and accountability for project success.
Key Topics Covered in the Pre-Mortem Workshop
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