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Briefing vs. Debriefing

Briefing

A meeting or session where information and instructions are given, often before a task or event

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Debriefing

A meeting where information gathered from an operation, mission, or event is discussed and analyzed

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Briefing typically occurs before an event or task.
Debriefing happens after an event or task has been completed.
Briefing involves conveying essential details and instructions.
In debriefing, experiences, outcomes, and feedback are discussed post-event.
Both terms are often used in professional or formal contexts, such as military, business meetings, and research settings.

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