premortem

Analyze strategic plans to identify failure modes and generate mitigation strategies.

3|2|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/broomva/skills --skill premortem-broomva
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: premortem
Source: https://github.com/broomva/skills/tree/main/skills/strategy/premortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/broomva/skills --skill premortem-broomva

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of over-optimistic planning by forcing a shift from optimistic evaluation to critical failure analysis, uncovering hidden blind spots before they manifest in reality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prospective Hindsight: Uses the Gary Klein premortem technique to imagine a project has already failed, triggering more honest and creative identification of risks.
  • Parallel Deep-Dives: Spawns multiple sub-agents to analyze specific failure modes independently, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  • Actionable Reporting: Generates a self-contained HTML report with a revised plan and a pre-launch checklist to harden your strategy.

Quick Start

Run a premortem on the current project plan to identify potential failure points and blind spots.

Frequently Asked Questions about premortem

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

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What is a premortem analysis and how does it improve strategic planning?

A premortem analysis improves strategic planning by using prospective hindsight to imagine a project has already failed, which triggers honest identification of potential failure modes and hidden blind spots before they manifest in reality.

How do I conduct a premortem analysis on a product launch?

You conduct a premortem analysis on a product launch by evaluating the project context to generate specific failure scenarios and actionable mitigation strategies, ultimately producing a comprehensive HTML report and a revised project plan.

Can I use this premortem technique for high-stakes decision making without external dependencies?

Yes, you can use this premortem technique for high-stakes decision making without external dependencies, as it runs independently to evaluate project context and generate grounded failure scenarios.

What is the best way to identify potential failure modes in a strategic plan?

The best way to identify potential failure modes in a strategic plan is using parallel sub-agent deep-dives that independently analyze specific risks, ensuring comprehensive coverage to produce a resilient project plan.

What outputs do I get from a structured risk assessment of a strategic plan?

Outputs from a structured risk assessment include a self-contained HTML report featuring actionable mitigation strategies, a pre-launch checklist to harden your strategy, and a revised, resilient project plan.