When a project goes wrong, managers will hold a ‘post-mortem’ exercise to analyse why, and to ensure that things go well next time.
A ‘pre-mortem’ exercise takes place before the event and anticipates problems – so that they can be prevented.
This can be perceived as ‘negative thinking’ but on the contrary, it will help ensure a more positive outcome.
[More about the Pre-Mortem technique.]
What to do next:
– Follow the link to read more about powerful effectiveness of the Pre-Mortem technique.
– Try it! Use the Pre-Mortem technique in your own business, explaining the ‘rules of the game’ carefully, in order to draw out genuine concerns and potential problems that can be fixed in advance.