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Pre-mortem discussion

Before a project starts, teams imagine that it has failed and identify the most likely reasons. This gives people permission to raise concerns early and helps risk discussions happen without sounding negative.

Inspired by:

Google re:Work

Growth Culture Element: 

Accountability

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Psychological Safety, Everyday Learning, Decision Ownership

Why it matters:

Creates a safer route for challenge, foresight and surfacing concerns.

Who can implement:

Managers, Teams

How to get started:

Implement a premortem before the start of your next project or initiative.

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