Debriefing is a structured process that reviews the actions taken after an exercise or event, and it is a report of a mission or project or the information obtained. It is a meeting that takes place to get information about a particular piece of work that has been finished, for example, about what was done successfully and what was not. Debriefing is a crucial part of scientific research, and it is also used in the field of experiential learning methodology. In psychological research, a debriefing is a short interview that takes place between researchers and research participants immediately following their participation in a psychology experiment.

Debriefing is a workshop method that serves to collect, structure, and secure project experiences. It is a powerful tool that enables participants to connect activities and lessons they learned in an activity, experience, or program, to the outside world. The debriefing process may involve receiving an explanation, receiving information and situation-based reminders of context, and making a series of progressive questions that let the participants reflect on what happened, giving important insights with the aim of that project towards the future, linking the challenge with the actions and the future.

The benefits of debriefing include developing personal awareness and insight, becoming aware of the inner resources that can be accessed in future experiences, and recognizing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes used in an experience. The procedure of a debriefing involves asking three questions that are just about facts without evaluating them: what happened (both negative and positive), why did it happen, and what would you do differently next time. The debriefing process should create a positive working atmosphere so that those involved can find their way back into work mode.