@what next,
Yes, a long, tedious briefing before push-back or TOD, detailing actions for every eventuality is counter-productive, I agree - the recipient's eyes will glaze over and they will switch off.
But if it appears that a memory drill might be necessary in the very near future, no harm in voicing it and even running through the actions before doing it if there is time. And this will absolutely prevent startle and stage fright........and cock-ups !
If I am going from end stop to end stop on the side-stick during a turbulent approach, but PM cannot see this and I am keeping the aircraft's attitude fairly stable, I will nevertheless say, "hmmm, we might have to go-around in a minute". Then at least PM is on the same page with me.