Postmortem reports: How to get the most from failure for massive growth

Shit happens! Lern from yout mistakes like a ninja

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Let’s face it: things will go sideways no matter what you do. Whether it’s a bug in your code, a complication from your sources, or an unexpected behaviour of your teammates, you occasionally have to fix new issues. It isn’t enjoyable when something you thought was fixed pops up again. And it’s always during your lunch hour!

Don’t you hate that?

We have to face the challenges of failure and use the lessons we learn to become stronger. We shouldn't be afraid to fail, as it can be the first step in our journey to resilience. We have to use our mistakes to become more experienced and successful.

You’ve been doing that your entire life, haven’t you? What if I tell you you can do it even better?

By implementing a postmortem process in your work – or even in your personal life – you can gain invaluable insights from your mistakes and use them to make positive changes. This process can help you develop a deeper understanding of the situation. You can also use it to…