Opportunities for Inquiry and Dialogue - AAR Tips

• Hold an AAR with the involved personnel as immediately after an event as possible.
• Leaders ensure that there is skilled facilitation of the AAR.
• Make sure everyone participates.
• Pay attention to time. Set a start and ending time.
• Establish clear ground rules. Encourage candor and openness and ensure that all participants have equal ownership. Focus on improving performance. Keep all discussions confidential.
• End on a positive note.

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