Template for Debriefing

Posted on June 30th, 2005 by Sacha Chua

Based on Open Loops: Post-Project Analysis: A Strategy for Performance Improvement:

During a debriefing, participants should be nameless and rankless.

Review the Objective

Self-analysis

Facilitator should continue questioning until detailed positive and
negative points emerge. Improvement comes by dealing with the
negatives and remembering the positives.

Revisit original project plan

- Were the outcomes and success criteria clear?
- Were there any miscommunications?
- Was the project too complex for the team?

Analyze what happened

- Review the data. Highlight and discuss mistakes.

Review the project outcomes

- Which success criteria were met or not met?

Lessons Learned

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