I know that a take-off briefing is a good idea so that your actions are a bit "spring-loaded" should a unexpected event occur. Is there a common template on mnemonic out there (something like CRAFT for instrument clearances)?
For example, I was talking to a flight instructor who broke down the altitudes based on the elevation of the airport and what he would do in the event of an engine failure at or below those altitudes (example, airport elevation is 427 ft MSL, then 900 ft MSL, land straight ahead, 1400 MSL, turn back to runway...) The notable thing in this case is that he pre-computed the altitudes so he wouldn't have to think about them if something happened and had a straight-ahead, and turn back to airport plan and altitude.