29. Post-Mortem

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It’s done, feature and project complete—your creation is out there for the world to see. But how did it go? What went well, and what didn’t? The post-mortem wrap meeting is the best way for the entire team to divulge the victories and the pain. Your primary goal for this funeral is simple: This is the moment to exercise your team’s ability to DEFEAT habit and to grow. To combat stagnation and frustration with the documented reality of the project is the most powerful opportunity to engage and empower the team.

Here is a list of some of the highest-value questions to be covered during a post-mortem.

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