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After Action Review: Make adaptation part of the operating rhythm
A short review based on real evidence helps a team update assumptions before problems compound.
After a project or experiment, ask four questions: what did we intend to happen, what actually happened, what caused the difference, and what is the next move. These concise prompts prevent reviews from wandering into lengthy storytelling.
Rely on the evidence available at the time and separate facts from interpretations. Effective reviews do not assign blame; they help the system uncover shared learning.
Document decisions and necessary adjustments so they can be referenced in the next operating cycle. Consistent review cycles allow adaptation before minor issues compound into major crises.
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