Complexity Informed Premortems: And The Impact On Optimism

We are complex beings, working on complex teams, in a complex world—which can be a challenge. Complexity often brings with it volatility, uncertainty and ambiguity. But by leveraging knowledge of the way that complex systems often go awry we can improve our management of risks with premortems. And, as it turns out, thoughtfully imagining all the ways that the upcoming project can go wrong can significantly improve the teams’ optimism about their ultimate success.