Opposite of post-mortem: pre-mortem

This is the most discouraging question I ask at the end of every project planning session.

“What can go wrong with this plan?”

Asking “what went wrong?” is always an option. Most organizations do it. That’s post-mortem. It doesn’t compensate for the lost time and resources.

Instead, pre-mortem helps us course-correct and provides actionable insights.

Check this podcast by Capital Allocators from 35:00 minutes onwards.

Whether you work in a startup, a government agency, or a non-profit, all of us can learn from this dialogue.

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