Pre- & Post-Mortems

Analogy

Imagine you’re playing a game, like a video game or a board game. Let’s say you’re on a mission with your team to conquer a mythical land. During the mission, things can get pretty intense, and battles are fought. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. Now, when the game is over, wouldn’t it be useful to sit down with your team and analyze what went right and what went wrong? That’s exactly what a pre and post mortem does in the world of war and the military.