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After-Action Review (AAR)
After each phase: what happened? What did we expect? Why the gap? How do we learn?
Goal
Convert experience into institutional learning instead of burying it in "done, next".
Steps
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Gather team after the phase (don't wait for end).
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.
Keywords
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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 app.
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