THE LEARNING WEB: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW TEMPLATE
For ordinary workplace learning, training pilots and team activities.
Original editable worksheet, 5 October 2026.
Guide: https://thelearningweb.net/guides/after-action-review-template/
You may copy and adapt this worksheet for your own team.

EVENT AND SCOPE
Event / activity:
Event date:
Review date:
Learning question:
Facilitator / note-taker:
Participants / perspectives missing:
Record access and sharing arrangements:

1. INTENDED RESULT
What was the task and agreed standard before the event?
What outcome did we expect?
Link to the original plan or instructions:

2. ACTUAL RESULT
What happened, in sequence?
What went well?
Where did the result differ from the plan?
Evidence / source location:
Distinguish verified observations from participants' accounts.

3. EXPLANATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Possible explanation:
Supporting evidence:
Alternative explanation:
Unresolved question:
Who will check it, and when?

4. KEEP OR CHANGE
Practice to retain:
Change to test:
Why this change addresses the finding:

ACTION TRACKER (repeat for each action)
Action:
Owner who accepted responsibility:
Due date / event:
Evidence that the action was completed:
Outcome to check:
Conditions to keep comparable / record:
Review date:
Decision: keep / revise / stop
Reason:

FOLLOW-UP
What changed in practice?
What remains unresolved?
Which instruction or learning resource needs updating?
Who needs the lesson, and what can be safely shared?

This is a practical editorial worksheet, not an official investigation form.
Follow your organisation's required processes for serious incidents.
Do not include unnecessary personal or sensitive information.