pre-mortem

Name: pre-mortem
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Author: adamatdevops

Categorize product launch risks into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants.

1|Updated Jan 7, 2026

Search Tags:#product launch #stakeholder alignment #product discovery #action planning #risk analysis #pre-mortem

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npx skills add https://github.com/adamatdevops/forge-works --skill pre-mortem-adamatdevops

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Skill: pre-mortem
Source: https://github.com/adamatdevops/forge-works/tree/main/.skills/phuryn/pre-mortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamatdevops/forge-works --skill pre-mortem-adamatdevops

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pre-mortem analysis helps product teams anticipate how a launch could fail so they can surface hidden risks early and turn them into concrete mitigation actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants: Categorizes risks into evidence-backed real threats (Tigers), overblown worries (Paper Tigers), and unspoken concerns needing investigation (Elephants).
Launch-Blocking Prioritization: Assigns urgency to each Tiger (Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, Track) so you focus effort where it matters most.
Action Plans with Owners and Dates: Produces mitigation steps for each Launch-Blocking Tiger including clear ownership and due dates.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run a pre-mortem for your product by providing your PRD or product plan and stating that you want launch-blocking risks, categorized Tigers/Paper Tigers/Elephants, and a saved action plan with owners and due dates.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-mortem

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify product launch risks before they happen?▼

Conduct a pre-mortem risk analysis to anticipate how a product launch could fail and surface hidden threats early. You categorize identified risks into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants to distinguish real threats from overblown worries and unspoken concerns.

What is the best way to prioritize launch-blocking threats for sprint pre-flight reviews?▼

Prioritize launch-blocking threats by assigning urgency levels to each Tiger risk. You classify them as Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, or Track so your team focuses mitigation effort where it matters most for sprint pre-flight reviews.

How do I create a risk mitigation action plan with clear owners?▼

Generate a risk mitigation action plan by producing concrete mitigation steps for each Launch-Blocking Tiger. The plan includes clear ownership and due dates to ensure accountability across your product launch preparation timeframes.

Can I use pre-mortem risk analysis for backlog threat surfacing?▼

Yes, you can apply pre-mortem risk analysis to backlog threat surfacing. It categorizes unspoken concerns needing investigation into Elephants, helping you surface hidden backlog threats during product discovery and decision record risk reasoning.

What do Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants mean in product risk analysis?▼

In product risk analysis, Tigers are evidence-backed real threats, Paper Tigers are overblown worries, and Elephants are unspoken concerns needing investigation. This classification helps teams differentiate actual launch failures from distractions.

When should I run a pre-mortem analysis during product planning?▼

Run a pre-mortem analysis during product planning, sprint pre-flight reviews, or decision record risk reasoning before a launch. It helps surface backlog threats and turn them into concrete mitigation actions across launch preparation timeframes.