Project Review (Post Mortem)

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Recap of Initial Expectations

Give a brief synopsis of the event. Include aspects like plans, timelines, and deliverables if applicable.‍

Recap of Outcome

Summarize the incident. What happened compared to what should have happened? Provide context so other team members can understand.‍

Stakeholder Input

Do any key stakeholders have discussion points to contribute? Share this template before the post-mortem meeting to gather feedback.‍

Roadblocks & Risks

What barriers or unexpected obstacles arose that changed the outcome of this event?‍

Root Causes

Identify the main cause of each issue above. Be specific. Were objectives clear? Was the schedule realistic? Did any changes in scope occur?‍

Main Takeaways

Summarize the key insights from this post-mortem. How can we ensure this incident doesn't happen again? What should we do differently next time?‍

Resources

List any additional resources that can help the team address all risks and root causes identified.‍

Next Steps

What can be done now? Who is responsible? Clarify any next steps, who's completing them, and when they should be done by. Note this information here to share.

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Project Review (Post Mortem)

Things don't always go as planned. But that doesn't mean you can't plan for a brighter future. Post-mortem meetings present a powerful opportunity for your team to grow. Ensure your insights from these times of reflection translate into value with our post-mortem template.

When done well, post-mortems become a vehicle to help your team continuously improve their work and become better than before. This meeting note template streamlines this process through adaptability, transparency, and action.

Every team has their own unique way of approaching post-mortem meetings. But every meeting requires the same thing to stay on track: an agenda. This post-mortem template is flexible and customizable. So whether you're dealing with product bugs or system downtimes, simplify meetings by tailoring the agenda to uncover the root causes of these outcomes.