Conducting effective debriefing and after action review sessions is critical to creating an organization geared towards continuous progress and optimal performance. Implementing after action reviews as standard operating procedure promotes  the traits necessary to develop high performing individuals and optimize team culture. The session will include real world, practical examples of how high performing military teams like the Navy SEALs utilize debriefing and after action reviews to create a culture based on continuous learning to ensure success in high-stakes operations. This will help identify how AARs conducted post-call or following training drills within the fire service enables teams to identify lessons learned and create action plans to improve future performance.

 

After action review provides a valuable learning opportunity and can help firefighters build resilience, maximize performance, and continually improve how they serve their communities. This session will begin with an explanation of the role of mindset, consistency, and accountability in effective debriefing protocol and an overview of why debriefing is critical to the performance of elite teams and tactical athletes. Attendees will learn how to bring debriefing and AARs to their departments through using concrete, practical examples in a participation-based discussion. This session will help leaders implement effective debriefing practices to enhance the communication, accountability, and trust within their teams.