premortem

Name: premortem
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Author: titta

Identify strategic and execution failure modes using a five-domain analysis framework.

29|12|Updated Mar 30, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #quality assurance #strategy #risk management #gtm #premortem

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npx skills add https://github.com/matteotitta/genesys-skills --skill premortem-matteotitta

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Skill: premortem
Source: https://github.com/matteotitta/genesys-skills/tree/main/skills/meta/orchestration/premortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matteotitta/genesys-skills --skill premortem-matteotitta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents strategic blind spots and execution failures by forcing a structured, proactive analysis of potential risks before committing to a plan or shipping a deliverable.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dual-Mode Analysis: Provides specific taxonomies for strategic planning (e.g., positioning, stakeholder alignment) and execution deliverables (e.g., resonance, conversion, brand integrity).
Automated Guardrails: Integrates with system hooks to block plan finalization or warn on output generation if a premortem has not been performed.
Use Case: Before finalizing a high-stakes GTM launch plan or publishing a client-facing proposal, use this skill to identify failure modes and define mitigations, ensuring you catch issues at draft-time rather than review-time.

Quick Start

Run the premortem skill in output mode to analyze the failure risks of your current draft deliverable.

Frequently Asked Questions about premortem

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I identify strategic failure modes before finalizing a go-to-market launch plan?▼

A premortem analysis prevents strategic blind spots by proactively identifying execution-level failure modes before you ship a deliverable. It forces structured risk assessment across a five-domain framework to catch resonance and brand integrity issues at draft-time rather than review-time.

Can I use a premortem to validate execution risks for client-facing proposals?▼

Yes, a premortem operates in a dual-mode analysis framework, specifically supporting tactical output validation for client-facing deliverables. It targets execution-level failure modes like brand integrity and conversion risks to ensure deliverable quality before shipment.

What is the difference between strategic planning and tactical output risk taxonomies in a premortem?▼

Strategic planning risk taxonomies focus on high-level positioning and stakeholder alignment, while tactical output taxonomies validate deliverable-specific execution risks like resonance and conversion. A premortem applies the appropriate taxonomy based on whether you are finalizing a plan or shipping an output.

How do I prevent project risks before shipping a high-stakes deliverable?▼

You prevent project risks by running a premortem analysis in output mode on your current draft deliverable. This enforces a structured five-domain analysis to surface failure modes and define mitigations, ensuring risks are caught at draft-time before final shipment.

Does a premortem analysis use automated guardrails to block plan finalization?▼

Yes, a premortem integrates automated guardrails using system hooks to block plan finalization or warn during output generation if the analysis is incomplete. This enforces proactive risk management and mitigation planning before any deliverable is shipped.