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Red-Team Exercise
Task a separate team with attacking your plan as if they were a smart adversary — before reality discovers it.
Goal
Discover failure points invisible from inside the project team via a neutral adversarial lens.
Steps
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Select 3-5 people as the red team — preferably outsiders to the project.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
2-4 serious vulnerabilities surface that weren't in the original risk register.
Evidence base
School: Military Intelligence / CIA Sherman Kent Center
Founders: US Army · CIA · Sherman Kent (1976)
Practiced by US Special Forces since 1970s. Brought to business strategy by McKinsey & Bain. Rand 2012 study shows 35-50% improvement in decision quality.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Red-Team Exercise" take?
This exercise takes about 90 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.
When will I notice the effect of "Red-Team Exercise"?
2-4 serious vulnerabilities surface that weren't in the original risk register. In the short term: Within a month of execution, two of the points are caught and mitigated — preventing larger failure later.
Is "Red-Team Exercise" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Military Intelligence / CIA Sherman Kent Center (US Army, CIA, Sherman Kent (1976)). Practiced by US Special Forces since 1970s. Brought to business strategy by McKinsey & Bain. Rand 2012 study shows 35-50% improvement in decision quality.
Is "Red-Team Exercise" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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