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After Action Reviews

Join us on May 22nd at 1pm Eastern.

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Who Should Attend:

Safety professionals, operational leaders, and others responsible for helping people work safely in real-world conditions.

Free to attend • Small group discussion • No sales pitch

Turn Everyday Work into Everyday Learning

Most organizations wait until something goes wrong to ask, “What happened?”

But what if learning didn’t have to wait for a mistake?

After Action Reviews (AARs) are one of the simplest, most effective ways to capture learning in real time. They help teams reflect, adjust, and improve as the work is happening, not just after the fact.

In this Safety Leaders’ Forum, we’ll be joined by Jake Mazulewicz, Ph.D., who brings first-hand experience as a firefighter, EMT, and military paratrooper, along with more than 15 years of working with teams in high-hazard industries and two decades of teaching adults. He’ll share practical insights on how AARs can be used to strengthen learning and performance in the real world.

Together, we’ll explore how to make AARs practical, consistent, valuable.... and not just something that happens after an incident.

Question 1

What Makes an AAR Actually Work

We’ll break down what effective AARs look like in practice, not theory.

  • What an AAR is (and isn’t)
  • When to use them (hint: not just after incidents)
  • A simple, repeatable structure
  • A live example of what a good AAR conversation sounds like

Question 2

Why AARs Break Down in the Real World

Most teams know AARs are valuable, so why don’t they happen consistently? We’ll explore the real-world barriers, including:

  • Time pressure and production demands
  • Conversations turning into critique instead of learning
  • “We’ve done this a hundred times” mindset
  • Lack of ownership and follow-through

This is where we separate what should work from what actually does.

Question 3

Applying The Strategy

AARs don’t fail because they’re complicated. They fail because they’re inconsistent. We’ll focus on:

  • Keeping AARs simple and usable in the field
  • Where they naturally fit into your workflow
  • How to build them into routine work—not just events
  • Turning AARs from a process into a habit
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WHAT PAST FORUM ATTENDEES HAVE SAID

"Absolutely phenomenal exchange of information."

"You provide such meaningful forums. They are very appreciated."

"First and foremost, I want to say thank you for the chance to be a part of last Friday’s safety forum. There was a lot of great information! It was also nice to acquire a safety prospective from outside my usual government channels which I found both refreshing and unique."

"I had an incredible time! Thank you Sharon for having me. I enjoyed hearing everyone’s points of view and feedback. It’s was a learning experience worth the time. Sharon does an incredible job of setting clear expectations and guideline. Makes the experience pleasant."

"It's like therapy."

"I always love your forums!"

"That was awesome. Thank you for the opportunity!"

"My pen is running out of ink quickly as I capture ideas..."

Have Questions? We Have Answers.

What Is The Safety Leaders' Forum?

The Safety Leaders’ Forum is a virtual event series for those responsible for improving safety at their organization or one their teams. It's a place to connect, share challenges, exchange best practices, and explore real solutions together.

Do I have to pay to join the forum?

There is never a fee to join one of our forums.

Can I listen to the recording?

These forums are not webinars that you can play in the background while doing something else. It’s a highly interactive, small-group event designed for meaningful discussion. That means there’s no recording, because the value is in the conversation.

Are you selling something?

There is never a sales pitch at these events. It's simply a deep dive into a specific topic to be of service to our client base.

If You Want To Talk About....

  • How to lead After Action Reviews that feel like real conversations, not check-the-box exercises
  • How to create a learning culture where teams reflect, adjust, and improve in real time
  • What it takes to make AARs consistent and effective in the face of time pressure and day-to-day demands

Then register now.

Seats are limited to keep the conversation strategic and collaborative.

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More Comments From Attendees

"That was a great conversation with some really smart people on the call. Thanks for putting these together for us to learn and grow on"

"The Forum was an absolute success, well worth the time and a significant catalyst for further development of our SWA program."

"During the Forum, I took copious notes, as always. But this time, I was motivated to spend time doing markups, mind maps and connecting to our current programs and initiatives."

The discussion was fantastic – lots of great insight from peers in similar situations just trying to fight the good fight."