What does the Plan for Failure Third Edition include?
The product delivers a downloadable folder of approximately 60 files (PDF and XLSX), including a Platinum Tier master playbook, 90-day adoption roadmap, implementation templates, anti-pattern catalogue, outcomes dashboard, incident-response runbook, self-assessment questionnaire, performance dashboards, governance checklists and reference quick-cards, all emailed to you within 24 business hours.
Every project that lacks a clear failure-planning process ends up with missed deadlines, budget overruns, regulatory penalties and a damaged reputation. If you continue without a proactive framework you risk audit failures, lost contracts and competitors outpacing you by learning from their mistakes. The Plan for Failure Third Edition is the decisive playbook that turns failure from a crisis into a predictable, manageable advantage, giving you the tools to embed resilience into every initiative.
What You Receive
- ~60 buyer-ready files (PDF & XLSX) - a complete digital playbook delivered to your inbox within 24 business hours.
- 00_Platinum_Tier centrepiece files:
- Master Operations Playbook (PDF) - a step-by-step guide to embed failure planning across your organisation.
- 90-Day Adoption Roadmap (XLSX) - visual timeline to accelerate implementation and measure progress.
- Implementation Template (PDF) - ready-to-use worksheets for pre-mortem analysis, FMEA and recovery readiness.
- Anti-Pattern Catalogue (XLSX) - risk-handler matrix that flags common failure traps before they occur.
- Outcomes Dashboard (XLSX) - real-time KPI visualisation of resilience gaps and remediation actions.
- Incident Response Runbook (PDF) - rapid-action guide for handling unexpected setbacks.
- 01_Getting_Started - start-here guide (PDF) - quick-launch instructions so you can begin assessments on day one.
- 02_Self-Assessment_and_Diagnostics (PDF/XLSX) - 320-question maturity assessment covering Strategic Foresight, Risk Anticipation, Adaptive Leadership, Psychological Safety, Recovery Capacity, Learning Integration and Organisational Agility.
- 03_Requirements_and_Goal_Setting (PDF) - goal-setting templates and stakeholder-mapping worksheets to align leadership expectations.
- 04_Models_and_Frameworks (PDF) - decision-support matrices and comparative frameworks for selecting the right resilience approach.
- 06_Processes_and_Execution (13-17 files, PDF/XLSX) - detailed implementation playbooks, RACI charts, interview scripts and execution worksheets.
- 07_Performance_and_KPIs (XLSX) - measurement dashboards that translate assessment scores into actionable improvement targets.
- 08_Quality_and_Governance (PDF/XLSX) - audit-prep checklists, policy templates and oversight tools to satisfy regulators.
- 09_Sustainment_and_Improvement (PDF) - continuous-improvement framework to keep resilience embedded long term.
- 10_Advanced_Topics (PDF) - case archives and scenario libraries for senior leaders to model complex failure events.
- 11_Reference_and_Quick_Cards (PDF) - at-a-glance cheat sheets for rapid decision-making in workshops.
- README.md and CUSTOMER_EMAIL.txt - onboarding note with download instructions and support contacts.
How This Helps You
- Identify hidden vulnerabilities in minutes > Prioritise remediation spend > Avoid costly audit findings and project overruns.
- Automated scoring and visual dashboards > Instantly see highest-risk areas > Reduce time spent on manual analysis and accelerate decision cycles.
- Customisable templates for FMEA, pre-mortem and recovery > Deploy consistent processes across teams > Mitigate the risk of repeated setbacks and reputational damage.
- 90-day roadmap and implementation guide > Align leadership on clear milestones > Deliver measurable resilience improvements and protect contract revenue.
- Continuous-improvement framework > Keep resilience practices current > Prevent competitive disadvantage as peers adopt proactive failure planning.
Who Is This For?
- Strategic Planning Directors who need to embed risk foresight into corporate roadmaps.
- Change Management Leads responsible for guiding large-scale transformation programmes.
- Programme Managers overseeing multi-project portfolios that cannot afford schedule slippage.
- Organisational Development Heads tasked with building adaptive leadership and psychological safety.
- Business Continuity and Resilience Officers who must demonstrate audit-ready preparedness.
Choose the Plan for Failure Third Edition now and give your organisation the proven playbook that turns potential setbacks into strategic opportunities. This is the smart decision for any leader who refuses to let failure dictate the future.