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Pre-Mortem
Before executing decision, imagine it failed in a year, enumerate most likely failure causes.
Goal
Surface failure points before they occur via imagination.
Steps
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Describe decision precisely.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
See risks you couldn't see.
Evidence base
School: Decision Research
Founders: Gary Klein (2007)
Klein — Harvard Business Review.
Keywords
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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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