Smart teams typically conduct a postmortem after the completion of a large project.

Too often the breakdowns are put under the microscope during the 1-hour meeting.

Rarely do we acknowledge the breakthroughs, and how they can be reciprocated.

It’s hard to put in a 2 weeks at a place where our sacrifices are acknowledged and appreciated.

If there are no breakdowns on the agenda, STILL schedule a postmortem to acknowledge the breakthroughs. If no one else, at least YOU show up with acknowledgements. Seek out the silent linchpins.