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Pre-Mortem

Before executing decision, imagine it failed in a year, enumerate most likely failure causes.

25 min Advanced

Goal

Surface failure points before they occur via imagination.

Steps

  1. 1
    Describe decision precisely.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
See risks you couldn't see.

Evidence base

School: Decision Research

Founders: Gary Klein (2007)

Klein — Harvard Business Review.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Pre-Mortem" take?
This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Pre-Mortem"?
See risks you couldn't see. In the short term: Failure probability drops.
Is "Pre-Mortem" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Decision Research (Gary Klein (2007)). Klein — Harvard Business Review.
Is "Pre-Mortem" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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