After-Action Review Glossary Definition

Term After-Action Review
Definition

After-Action Review is a structured learning conversation used after an activity to examine what was expected, what happened, why it happened, and what should change.

Context & Usage

After-Action Reviews support lessons learned and knowledge capture by turning experience into practical improvement while details are still fresh. Additional resource: U.S. Army After Action Reviews.

Categories Instructional Design, Technical Training, and Learning Development, Knowledge Management and Content Governance