What is the 5 Whys framework in this context?

It is a methodology used to peel back the layers of a symptom to find the underlying root cause, ensuring that the final fix addresses a systemic issue rather than a surface-level problem.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized capability that enhances Claude's behavior when performing specific tasks, providing domain-specific guidance and implementation patterns.

How does this skill prevent a 'blame culture' during analysis?

It shifts the focus from 'whose fault was it' to 'what conditions made this outcome predictable,' using a rigorous system-first investigation approach.

What is a Change Register?

A Change Register is a list of specific, concrete commitments generated at the end of a post-mortem, including who owns the change and how it will be verified.

Executive Post-Mortem Analysis

Name: Executive Post-Mortem Analysis
Author: micsapp

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Facilitates objective, root-cause analysis of organizational or project failures to prevent recurrence and improve systemic performance.

This skill provides a structured framework for conducting rigorous, blame-free post-mortems on failed deals, missed milestones, or project setbacks. By guiding users through a deep '5 Whys' methodology and distinguishing between surface-level contributing factors and fundamental root causes, it helps teams extract maximum learning value from every failure. The skill automates the creation of a standardized post-mortem report, including event timelines, identification of missed warning signs, and a concrete 'Change Register' with assigned owners and verification dates to ensure lasting organizational improvement.

主な機能

01Structured 5 Whys root-cause analysis framework to move beyond symptoms.

02Standardized output format for easy integration into organizational knowledge bases.

03Categorization of internal vs. external factors and contributing vs. root causes.

04Actionable Change Register generation with assigned owners and verification dates.

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06Proactive identification of ignored warning signs and systemic precursors.

ユースケース

01Evaluating a failed hiring or onboarding process to identify gaps in competency frameworks.

02Conducting a retrospective after a significant project milestone was missed or a feature failed to gain traction.

03Analyzing a missed quarterly revenue target or a failed enterprise sales deal.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add micsapp/micstec-skills postmortem

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT