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Post-action review: a structured observation performed after
Post-action review: a structured observation performed after task completion that compares intended outcomes against actual results to identify structural causes of gaps and implement specific process changes, conducted within 48 hours of completion using four questions (what was supposed to happen, what actually happened, why was there a difference, what will I do differently) to extract reliable learning from experience
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise meaning of 'post-action review' by specifying its genus (structured observation), differentia (comparison of intention vs. reality, structural cause analysis, process change implementation), and operational characteristics (timing, four-question format, reliability requirements). It distinguishes it from unstructured reflection and identifies its cognitive function in error correction.