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pre-mortem

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

3|Updated Jan 20, 2026
Search Tags:#product strategy#failure modes#risk analysis#pre-mortem#mitigation planning#launch readiness
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alunadev/ald-skills --skill pre-mortem-alunadev
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Skill: pre-mortem
Source: https://github.com/alunadev/ald-skills/tree/main/skills/pre-mortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alunadev/ald-skills --skill pre-mortem-alunadev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and failures in product launches, PRDs, or major business decisions by simulating a post-failure analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Risk Identification: Categorizes potential issues into Tigers (real risks), Paper Tigers (overblown concerns), and Elephants (unspoken worries).
  • Actionable Mitigation Plans: Develops specific plans for launch-blocking risks, assigning owners and due dates.
  • Use Case: Before launching a new feature, run a pre-mortem to uncover hidden risks like a critical dependency not being confirmed or a key performance metric being overlooked, allowing you to address them before they cause failure.

Quick Start

Run a pre-mortem analysis on the attached PRD document.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-mortem

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a pre-mortem risk analysis on a product launch plan?▼

Pre-mortem risk analysis simulates a post-failure scenario to proactively identify potential failure points in your product plans. It categorizes risks into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants to stress-test launch readiness.

What is the best way to identify failure modes in a PRD before release?▼

Identifying failure modes in a PRD requires structured risk analysis to uncover hidden dependencies and overlooked metrics. This process categorizes unspoken worries and real risks to generate actionable mitigation plans for launch-blocking issues.

Can I use pre-mortem analysis for mitigation planning on major business decisions?▼

Pre-mortem analysis works for mitigation planning on major decisions by simulating failures before they happen. It generates specific mitigation plans with assigned owners and due dates for identified launch-blocking risks.

How do Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants categorize product strategy risks?▼

Tigers represent real risks, Paper Tigers are overblown concerns, and Elephants are unspoken worries in product strategy. This categorization helps teams differentiate critical launch blockers from minor issues during risk analysis.

When do I need a pre-mortem analysis for launch readiness?▼

You need a pre-mortem analysis for launch readiness before releasing new features or finalizing PRDs. It stress-tests strategic decisions by uncovering hidden risks like unconfirmed dependencies or overlooked performance metrics.

Does pre-mortem risk analysis require any specific dependencies or tools?▼

Pre-mortem risk analysis requires no specific dependencies or tools. You simply provide your product plans or PRD documents to run the structured failure analysis and receive actionable mitigation strategies.

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