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Post-Mortem Library
Each major incident/issue: written post-mortem — saved in searchable library.
Goal
Turn mistakes from "forgotten" to "org knowledge preventing recurrence".
Steps
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1
Pick incident/issue from past 30 days.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You have first post-mortem in library.
Evidence base
School: Blameless Post-Mortems
Founders: John Allspaw · Etsy (2012)
Allspaw (Etsy CTO) — 2012 "Blameless PostMortems" reference model; Dekker — Field Guide to Understanding Human Error (2014).
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Post-Mortem Library" take?
This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Post-Mortem Library"?
You have first post-mortem in library. In the short term: After 10, you start seeing recurring patterns.
Is "Post-Mortem Library" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Blameless Post-Mortems (John Allspaw, Etsy (2012)). Allspaw (Etsy CTO) — 2012 "Blameless PostMortems" reference model; Dekker — Field Guide to Understanding Human Error (2014).
Is "Post-Mortem Library" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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