# Retrospectives

*Tom Geraghty · Interpersonal Practice, Safety & Human Error*

Examines retrospectives as a foundational PS practice — the structured reflection that surfaces what actually happened vs what was supposed to. Argues PS is a prerequisite for effective retrospectives: without it, the messy reality stays hidden behind the official account.

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