pre-mortem

To run a structured pre-mortem analysis, you simulate a launch failure, identify potential risks, and categorize them as Tigers, Paper Tigers, or Elephants. The process generates a reproducible risk register with specific owners, due dates, and actionable mitigation plans.

Categorize launch risks by classifying threats as Tigers, Paper Tigers, or Elephants during a simulated failure exercise. This structured risk categorization distinguishes real, high-impact threats from perceived or unspoken concerns to prioritize launch-blocking mitigations effectively.

Yes, you can use the pre-mortem process during PRD reviews to stress-test product plans and surface unspoken concerns. It helps align stakeholders by generating a reproducible risk register with concrete owners, due dates, and next steps for identified launch risks.

The best way to assign owners and due dates for launch readiness mitigations is through a structured pre-mortem assessment. By categorizing risks and prioritizing them by launch-blocking urgency, you generate an actionable plan with concrete owners and deadlines for each threat.

You need to provide a PRD or launch plan to guide the pre-mortem assessment. This input allows the analysis to identify potential launch failures, classify risks into structured categories, and produce an actionable risk register with assigned owners and due dates.