Postmortem for Accountability
A postmortem is essential after stressful events. It provides a chance for teams to release pent-up emotions, address conflicts, and reflect on what went wrong. However, some leaders make the mistake of avoiding this crucial process by insisting on misguided solutions. Telling teams to simply lift their emotions to God is an attempt to sweep the issues under the rug, ignoring the need for healthy, constructive discussions. Forcing unilateral forgiveness without addressing the concerns directly only allows resentment to fester. Sending feedback in secret is a cowardly way of avoiding accountability, leaving the entire team in the dark. These approaches not only fail to resolve the underlying problems but also undermine trust and hinder growth. A real postmortem requires open dialogue, transparency, and a commitment to learning from mistakes. Anything less is a disservice to everyone involved.
