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After-Action Review (AAR)

“After-Action Review (AAR)” is a short 35-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Administrative domain. After each phase: what happened? What did we expect? Why the gap? How do we learn?. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

After each phase: what happened? What did we expect? Why the gap? How do we learn?

35 min Intermediate

Goal

Convert experience into institutional learning instead of burying it in "done, next".

Steps

1

Gather team after the phase (don't wait for end).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You leave with 3-5 actionable lessons immediately.

Evidence base

School: US Army AAR / Center for Army Lessons Learned

Founders: US Army · Morgan McCall (1981)

Developed in US Army 1981; adopted by HBR and McCall's research on org learning.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "After-Action Review (AAR)" take?

This exercise takes about 35 minutes, practiced in a group in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "After-Action Review (AAR)"?

You leave with 3-5 actionable lessons immediately. In the short term: After 3 AARs, recurring mistakes drop 50%.

Is "After-Action Review (AAR)" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on US Army AAR / Center for Army Lessons Learned (US Army, Morgan McCall (1981)). Developed in US Army 1981; adopted by HBR and McCall's research on org learning.

Is "After-Action Review (AAR)" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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