In this episode, we explore one of the most practical—and underused—tools for preventing failure before it happens: the premortem. Inspired by Govind Ramu’s January 2025 Quality Progress article, “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?”, this overview breaks down how project teams can use prospective hindsight to uncover risks early, improve decision-making, and build stronger cross-functional alignment.Whether you're leading major initiatives, coaching teams, or strengthening your organization’s risk-based thinking, this episode will give you practical steps you can put into action right away.Read the full article on ASQ.org →“What’s the Worst That Could Happen?” by Govind Ramu, Quality ProgressConnect with Govind Ramu on LinkedIn →https://www.linkedin.com/in/govindramu/Find more ASQ resources on Premortems, Risk Management & ISO 9001 → Use ASQ’s Global Search: https://asq.org/search

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