Get Prince2 Lessons Learned

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The ultimate purpose of documented lessons learned is to provide future project teams with information that can increase effectiveness and efficiency and to build on the experience that has been earned by each completed project.

A lessons learned session focuses on identifying project success and project failures, and includes recommendations to improve future performance on projects. ... The facilitator should review key documents and project survey results, and then prepare a list of questions specific to the project.

Documented lessons should be passed on so they are available for future projects. PRINCE2 also states that it is the responsibility of everyone involved with the project to seek lessons learned rather than waiting for someone else to provide them.

Always strive to avoid stagnation. ... Make connecting with others a priority. ... Remember to look on the bright side. ... Focus on developing and using your strengths. ... Work until the work is done. ... Trust in the power of failure. ... Learn how to change the situation, not the person.

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines lessons learned as the learning gained from the process of performing the project. Formally conducted lessons learned sessions are traditionally held during project close-out, near the completion of the project.

If documented and disseminated properly, lessons learned provide a powerful method of sharing ideas for improving work processes, operation, quality, safety and cost effectiveness, etc. and helps improve management decision making and worker performance through every phase of a project.

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Assessment of goals and objectives. Identification of activities or areas needing additional effort. Identification of effective activities or strategies. Comparison of costs and results of different activities. Assessment of the roles of organizations in the project and the interactions among the organizations.

Actively collect information on lessons as you implement. ... Be clear on your audience. ... Tie it back to your goals and objectives. ... Value for money. ... Programme and partnership dynamics. ... Include both positive and negative lessons.