Lesson 69. Learn from experience

Question 1

Who should actively seek and record lessons?

Answer 1

The project team, including the project manager, so everyone is involved in the project.

Question 2

When should the project start looking for lessons?

Answer 2

From the very start of the project. It is one of the first things a project manager will do.

Question 3

Should lessons continue to be gathered during the project, or is this too late?

Answer 3

Yes, the project manager and team members will continue to look for lessons.

Question 4

Which two documents are mainly used for lessons?

Answer 4

• Lessons register
• Lessons report

Question 5

What should happen to suitable lessons at the end of the project?

Answer 5

Lessons valuable to future projects should be added to a ‘lessons report.’