No Panic Debrief
When pressure is high, teams either get clearer or they get reactive.
This debrief helps you slow things down, name what happened, and make clear commitments for what happens next. Use it to reduce rehashing, improve follow-through, and keep trust intact when the room is tense.
How to use it
Run this in 10 to 15 minutes. Keep it calm. Keep it short. Write down the answers.
1. Frame the purpose
We are here to learn and adjust, not to blame.
2. Facts firstWhat happened? What did we see? What did we decide?
3. Effects
What improved? What got worse? What did we miss?
4. Commitments
What do I commit to doing by when?What will we review next time?
5. Mood check
Name the mood in the room in one word. Note it. Do not argue it.
6. Close
One line each: What did I learn? What will I change next time?Want help using this with your team?
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