Lessons Learned
<Project Name>
Date
Lessons Learned from this Project
The lessons learned must be communicated in a consistent manner. In addition to the categorization and description of the lesson, it is important to state what the impact was and provide a recommendation for project managers to consider on future projects.
| Category | Issue Name | Problem/Success | Impact | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement Management | ||||
| Human Resources Management | ||||
| Scope Management | ||||
| Quality Management | ||||
| Risk Management | ||||
Communication Management |
Lessons Learned Applied from Previous Projects
The lessons learned document might also state which historical lessons learned were used on this project. This information not only shows the value of the documentation of such lessons, but it also shows which lessons are consistently applied by other similar projects. It is important to reference not only what the lesson was but from which project it was associated with.
Process Improvement Recommendations
It is important that once lessons learned are collected and documented that the organization approves and implement any process improvements identified. It is important for organizations to strive for continuous improvement and this portion of the lessons learned process is an integral step.
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