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Post-Crisis After-Action Review
After every crisis, a 90-min meeting with just 4 questions converts experience into institutional learning.
Goal
Beat the "crisis is over, back to work" trap that loses 80% of learning. AAR captures it.
Steps
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Schedule 90-min meeting within 14 days of crisis end. Don't delay — memory erodes.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
In meeting, 2-3 lessons emerge no one noticed individually. Collective learning beats individual.
Evidence base
School: US Army Learning / Organizational Learning
Founders: US Army Training Command · Marilyn Darling · Peter Senge (1973)
AAR developed by US Army TRADOC in 1973. Marilyn Darling brought to corporates in HBR (2005). Peter Senge supports in "Fifth Discipline" as learning org pillar.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Post-Crisis After-Action Review" take?
This exercise takes about 90 minutes, practiced in a group in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Post-Crisis After-Action Review"?
In meeting, 2-3 lessons emerge no one noticed individually. Collective learning beats individual. In the short term: Within 3 months, next similar crisis takes half the time because lessons are institutional.
Is "Post-Crisis After-Action Review" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on US Army Learning / Organizational Learning (US Army Training Command, Marilyn Darling, Peter Senge (1973)). AAR developed by US Army TRADOC in 1973. Marilyn Darling brought to corporates in HBR (2005). Peter Senge supports in "Fifth Discipline" as learning org pillar.
Is "Post-Crisis After-Action Review" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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