As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Premortem Thinking
Preparing for what could go wrong before it does.
At Made to Walk, we train leaders and responders not just to react in the moment, but to think ahead. Premortem Thinking is a simple yet powerful tool that helps teams identify weaknesses before a crisis hits, saving time, resources, and even lives.
What Is Premortem Thinking?
Most organizations wait until after a crisis to conduct a “postmortem” and ask, “What went wrong?”
Premortem Thinking flips that process: before you launch a plan, you imagine it has already failed—and then ask why.
This exercise reveals blind spots, assumptions, and potential breakdowns so you can address them before they become real-world problems.
Why It Matters
How We Deliver It
We guide your team through structured workshops where you:
Whether you’re a small church, a nonprofit team, or a professional agency, Premortem Thinking helps ensure your people aren’t left scrambling when emergencies happen.
The Made to Walk Difference
Where legal or PR teams protect your organization’s image, we help protect your people and processes. Our Premortem workshops give frontline responders the clarity to lead with wisdom, compassion, and purpose—even in the most challenging moments.
Preparing for what could go wrong before it does.
At Made to Walk, we train leaders and responders not just to react in the moment, but to think ahead. Premortem Thinking is a simple yet powerful tool that helps teams identify weaknesses before a crisis hits, saving time, resources, and even lives.
What Is Premortem Thinking?
Most organizations wait until after a crisis to conduct a “postmortem” and ask, “What went wrong?”
Premortem Thinking flips that process: before you launch a plan, you imagine it has already failed—and then ask why.
This exercise reveals blind spots, assumptions, and potential breakdowns so you can address them before they become real-world problems.
Why It Matters
- Prevents avoidable failures by uncovering risks early.
- Strengthens decision-making under pressure.
- Empowers teams by giving everyone a voice in spotting challenges.
- Builds resilience by turning lessons-learned into lessons-applied.
How We Deliver It
We guide your team through structured workshops where you:
- Stress-test current plans and responses.
- Identify likely obstacles and weak points.
- Create actionable steps to close gaps before they cost you in a crisis.
Whether you’re a small church, a nonprofit team, or a professional agency, Premortem Thinking helps ensure your people aren’t left scrambling when emergencies happen.
The Made to Walk Difference
Where legal or PR teams protect your organization’s image, we help protect your people and processes. Our Premortem workshops give frontline responders the clarity to lead with wisdom, compassion, and purpose—even in the most challenging moments.
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Don’t wait for a crisis to show you the cracks. Let’s identify them now—before they break under pressure.
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