Premortem Before Peak Season
Use premortem prompts to identify operational risks before a major deadline cycle.
Core prompt What is the central premortem question? Imagine the deadline cycle failed. What caused the failure? The past-tense framing makes risks easier to name honestly. Compare Which planning question produces better risk discovery? Use the premortem question. It lowers the social cost of naming risks. Objection What if the team says this feels negative? We need confidence going into the season, not doom scenarios. A partner resists a premortem before tax season. Your line The goal is not pessimism; it is prevention. We will end with owners and triggers for the top risks. Avoiding risk talk preserves mood while…
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