intermediate · 90–90 min
How to Stress-Test Your Strategic Plan in 90 Minutes
Planning feels disconnected from reality? Use a Premortem to identify blind spots before they tank your execution.
About this session
Strategic plans often fail because teams are too optimistic during the design phase to see obvious flaws. This 90-minute session forces leadership to work backward from a hypothetical future failure to uncover the specific blind spots that could derail execution. It moves the team from a state of hopeful planning to a concrete list of mitigated risks and documented next steps.
Why it works
The structure breaks optimism bias by making it safe and productive for participants to be critics. By assuming the plan has already failed, the discussion shifts from defending a strategy to solving a puzzle, which surfaces honest concerns that usually stay silent in standard review meetings.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Executives, Senior Leaders
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Executives or external facilitators working with leadership & strategy teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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