06 June 2012

Project Management: Lessons Learned (Definitions)

"The learning gained from the process of performing the project. Lessons learned may be identified at any point. Also considered a project record." (Timothy J  Kloppenborg et al, "Project Leadership", 2003)

"The systematic capturing of experiences to learn for the future and to avoid mistakes. Lessons learned sessions can, for instance, be held at completion of a project or project phase." (Lars Dittmann et al, "Automotive SPICE in Practice", 2008)

"The learning gained from the process of performing the project. Lessons learned may be identified at any point. Also considered a project record, to be included in the lessons learned knowledge base." (Project Management Institute, "Practice Standard for Project Estimating", 2010)

"An important step in wrapping up management of any implementation process, this step documents successes and failures in each systems development phase as well as the project as a whole." (Linda Volonino & Efraim Turban, "Information Technology for Management 8th Ed", 2011)

"Information from past projects, such as problems that occurred and risks that were encountered, that can inform future projects." (Gina Abudi & Brandon Toropov, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Best Practices for Small Business", 2011)

"Information provided by team members and other stakeholders about how aspects of the project can be repeated or enhanced and how problems and issues can be prevented or resolved. This information can be used to improve the performance of future projects. Lessons learned are collected in a knowledge base or report." (Bonnie Biafore & Teresa Stover, "Your Project Management Coach: Best Practices for Managing Projects in the Real World", 2012)

"The knowledge gained during a project which shows how project events were addressed or should be addressed in the future with the purpose of improving future performance. |" (For Dummies, "PMP Certification All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Ed.", 2013)

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