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premortem

Generate prioritized risk assessments and preventive actions for planned projects via simulated failure analysis.

39|10|Updated Mar 6, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/NikitaDmitrieff/auto-co-meta --skill premortem-nikitadmitrieff

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Skill: premortem
Source: https://github.com/NikitaDmitrieff/auto-co-meta/tree/main/.claude/skills/premortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NikitaDmitrieff/auto-co-meta --skill premortem-nikitadmitrieff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pre-mortem analysis helps teams surface hidden risks by imagining a project completely failed and working backward to identify causes and prevention strategies.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured risk discovery: Generate 8-12 plausible failure causes across execution, external factors, people, technical, and assumptions.
Prioritization & mitigations: Rank risks by likelihood and impact and propose early warning signs, preventive actions, and owners.
Output-driven planning: Produce a clear post-mortem narrative including a plan, time jump, and insights for better decision-making.

Quick Start

Initiate a premortem analysis for a new initiative and output a structured failure scenario with prioritized risks and 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 help with project risk management?▼

A premortem analysis is a risk management technique where you imagine a project has failed and work backward to identify causes. It helps project management by surfacing hidden risks across execution, external factors, people, and technical domains before a launch.

How do I identify hidden failure modes before launching a major initiative?▼

You identify hidden failure modes by running a premortem analysis that generates 8-12 plausible failure causes. It categorizes risks across execution, external factors, people, technical, and assumptions to ensure comprehensive scenario planning before your launch.

What's the best way to prioritize project risks and assign preventive actions?▼

The best way to prioritize project risks is ranking them by likelihood and impact during a premortem analysis. This process proposes early warning signs, preventive actions, and assigns specific owners to create a defensible, actionable mitigation plan.

Can I use premortem scenario planning for major business decisions beyond software launches?▼

Yes, you can use premortem scenario planning for major business decisions and risky initiatives. The analysis is applicable across execution, external factors, people, and technical domains, making it effective for any major decision where hidden risks need mitigation.

When do I need to perform a structured risk analysis for a new project?▼

You need to perform a structured risk analysis when preparing for launches, major decisions, or risky initiatives. A premortem provides a post-mortem narrative including a plan, time jump, and insights to ensure better decision-making before committing resources.

Risk analysis not capturing external factors and people risks, what are the limitations of standard post-mortems?▼

Standard post-mortems are limited because they happen after failure rather than before. A premortem overcomes this by proactively identifying 8-12 plausible failure causes across external factors and people domains, generating early warning signs and preventive actions beforehand.