After Action Review
Submitted by jon on Mon, 2004-12-06 01:02.
Identification
Alternative names:
AARIntent or purpose:
To evaluate any project or event and communicate the learnings from the evaluation to the appropriate stake holders.
Used as component of:
Project planning process.
Recognizable Components:
1. Opening
2. What was intented?
3. What actually happened?
4. What did we learn?
5. Who are we going to tell?
Reflection
Types of Participants:
All of the people who participated in the event or projectOptimal amount of time needed:
A day fo ra big projectHowto
Usual or Expected Outcomes:
Lists answering the questions and a communications plan to report the findingsLevel of participation:
Everyone who worked on the project should participate.Ideal Conditions:
As soon after the project or event was completedPotential Pitfalls:
Not actually getting out what the intention of the project or even really was.How is success evaluated:
Communicating the results to the relevant stake holders.Examples of successes and failures:
The US and Dutch Armies use this as does Shell.Level of Difficulty to Facilitate:
Facilitation skills requiredResources Needed:
The After Action Review film in addition to the normal flipcharts, large size post-its and markers.Pre-Work Required:
Presentation needs to be prepared for the intent section.Procedures:
See File
Follow-Up Required:
Implement the communications plan.How flexible is the process?:
veryBackground
References:
Hoskins, S. (ed.). After Action Review Facilitation Guide. Rijswijk, The Netherlands: Shell International Exploration and Production, 2002.
Signet Consulting Group, ?From Post-Mortem to Living Practice: An in-depth study of the evolution of the After Action Review.? [http://www.signetconsulting.com/aarsum.html]
Suppliers
Creators:
Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Human Relations Solutions | Fayetteville | United States |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
Trainers:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Andi Roberts | El Puerto de Santa Maria | Spain |
| Creative Human Relations Solutions | Fayetteville | United States |
| Imaginal Training | Groningen | Netherlands |
| The Guinn Consultancy Group, Inc. | Bristol, TN | United States |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
| worksmarts | Tuckahoe | United States |
Consultants:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Andi Roberts | El Puerto de Santa Maria | Spain |
| Creative Human Relations Solutions | Fayetteville | United States |
| Durland Consulting | Wheaton | United States |
| Facilitated Systems | Everett, Washington | United States |
| Imaginal Training | Groningen | Netherlands |
| mind@work | Den Haag | Netherlands |
| Optimancy | Auckland | New Zealand |
| The Guinn Consultancy Group, Inc. | Bristol, TN | United States |
| Unfolding Futures Pty Ltd | Wentworthville NSW | Australia |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
Online:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deachman & Associates Inc. - Ontario, Canada | Keswick, Ontario | Canada |
| Facilitated Systems | Everett, Washington | United States |
Supporters:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gionnethics | Pisa | Italy |
| Imaginal Training | Groningen | Netherlands |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
