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pre-mortem

Conducts pre-mortem risk analysis on product requirement documents and launch plans.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#product launch#mitigation#risk analysis#pre-mortem#failure planning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shalevamin/The-_Ultimate_agents --skill pre-mortem-shalevamin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: pre-mortem
Source: https://github.com/shalevamin/The-_Ultimate_agents/tree/main/.claude/skills/pre-mortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shalevamin/The-_Ultimate_agents --skill pre-mortem-shalevamin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps proactively identify potential risks and failure points for a product launch or project by simulating a post-launch failure and working backward to uncover underlying issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk Identification: Distinguishes between real problems (Tigers), overblown concerns (Paper Tigers), and unaddressed issues (Elephants).
  • Prioritization: Classifies identified risks by urgency (Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, Track).
  • Mitigation Planning: Develops concrete action plans for launch-blocking risks, including owners and due dates.
  • Use Case: Before launching a new mobile app feature, use this Skill to stress-test the product plan, identify potential adoption blockers, and ensure critical issues are resolved before going live.

Quick Start

Run a pre-mortem analysis on the attached product requirements document for the new 'Project Phoenix' feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-mortem

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify potential failure points before a product launch?▼

To identify failure points before a product launch, you conduct a pre-mortem risk analysis by simulating a post-launch failure and working backward to categorize underlying issues into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants.

What is the difference between Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants in risk analysis?▼

In risk analysis, Tigers represent real problems, Paper Tigers are overblown concerns, and Elephants are unaddressed issues. A pre-mortem distinguishes between these categories to isolate actual launch threats.

How do I prioritize launch risks after identifying them in a pre-mortem?▼

You prioritize launch risks by classifying identified Tigers into three urgency levels: Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, or Track. This ensures critical issues are resolved before going live.

Can I use pre-mortem analysis on an existing product requirements document?▼

Yes, you can run pre-mortem analysis directly on an attached product requirements document or launch plan to stress-test the product strategy and uncover potential adoption blockers.

How do I create a mitigation plan for launch-blocking risks?▼

To create a mitigation plan for launch-blocking risks, you generate concrete action plans that specify owners and due dates for resolving the critical Tigers identified during the pre-mortem.

When should I run a pre-mortem for my project management workflow?▼

You should run a pre-mortem before launching a new feature or product to proactively identify potential risks, ensuring critical issues are resolved and mitigated before going live.

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