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1366: Redefining Risk: On Disaster, Pre-Mortems, and Making Ideas Happen by Chris Guillebeau on Creativity

Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

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Analyzing Risks and Preparing for Disasters at an Event

The chapter delves into analyzing potential risks and disasters that could unfold during an upcoming event in Portland, prompting a pre-mortem exercise to identify worst-case scenarios like registration issues, heat-induced mishaps, and logistical challenges. By brainstorming over 20 preemptive actions, the team aims to proactively address these risks and optimize event preparedness, offering valuable insights applicable to career or project planning through problem identification and solution-focused strategies.

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