premortem

Generate failure scenarios and prioritized mitigations for planned initiatives.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chuwenWu/Auto-Company --skill premortem-chuwenwu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: premortem
Source: https://github.com/chuwenWu/Auto-Company/tree/main/.claude/skills/premortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chuwenWu/Auto-Company --skill premortem-chuwenwu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify hidden risks by imagining a plan has failed and working backward to identify causes and preventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic risk cataloguing from failure scenarios
  • Prioritization and mitigation planning
  • Use Case: Before launches, major decisions, or risky initiatives to surface hidden risks

Quick Start

Prompt the AI to imagine a plan failing and generate eight to twelve failure scenarios with prioritized mitigations.

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 identify hidden project risks?

A premortem analysis identifies hidden risks by imagining a project plan has already failed, then working backward to determine the causes and generate prioritized mitigations to prevent them.

How do I run a premortem for project planning and risk mitigation?

To run a premortem for project planning, prompt the AI to imagine the plan failing. The analysis then generates eight to twelve failure scenarios across execution, strategy, and operations, and catalogs them with prioritized mitigations.

When should I use scenario planning and premortem techniques for decision support?

Use scenario planning and premortem techniques before launches, major decisions, or risky initiatives. This timing surfaces potential execution, strategic, and operational failures early enough to implement preventative measures.

What does a premortem risk analysis include for team alignment?

A premortem provides structured decision support by generating failure scenarios, cataloging risks, prioritizing them by impact, and assigning actionable mitigations with specific owners to ensure team alignment and accountability.

How many failure scenarios should I generate for effective risk mitigation?

For effective risk mitigation, you should generate eight to twelve failure scenarios. This volume provides a comprehensive risk catalog covering execution, strategy, and operations for thorough scenario planning.