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What is pre-mortem? Summary of concepts

  • Methodology to assume if a project fails and find the cause
    • For the success of the project, assume the possibility of failure and predict and prepare for risks in advance.
    • 'If the project fails, what will be the cause?' Identify project risks in advance by asking the question
    • Project management method to reduce uncertainty and prepare preparations for project success
  • Pre-mortem is the opposite of post-mortem
    • Post-mortem is a methodology that analyzes the cause of failure after a project has failed.
    • Derived from Post-mortem, a medical term meaning post-mortem examination. In development, a methodology for analyzing the cause of failure after a project fails
  • 'Our company and our flagship product are ruined!' Imagine and find the cause
    • The premise is that the product failed, and the reason for the product failure is found.
    • There are many cases where people are overly positive about their company and services. At this time, you can identify risks with a critical perspective.
    • In addition, you can identify and prepare for project risks that may arise through assumptions in advance.