Etym. debrief “obtain information (from someone) at the end of a mission,” 1945, from de- + brief (v.). Related: Debriefed; debriefing.
Definition
- The individual who facilitates a debriefing session and is knowledgeable and skilled in performing appropriate, structured, and psychologically safe debriefing sessions (Fanning & Gaba, 2007).
- The person who leads participants through the debriefing. Debriefing by competent instructors and subject matter experts is considered important to maximize the opportunities arising from simulation (Raemer et al, 2011).
Compare: FACILITATOR, SIMULATIONIST