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Lessons Learned Template

Lessons learned only help if they are captured and reused. This template records what worked, what did not, root causes, and prevention actions.

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The business problem it solves

Organizations that skip lessons learned repeat the same mistakes on every project.

Who should use it

  • Project managers closing projects
  • PMOs building organizational knowledge
  • Delivery teams improving

When to use it

Use it at closeout and at major milestones throughout delivery.

What this template helps you do

  • What went well
  • What did not go well
  • Root causes
  • Recommendations and owners
  • Future prevention actions
Inside the template
  1. Went well
  2. Did not go well
  3. Root causes
  4. Recommendations
  5. Prevention actions

How it connects to the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle

This template supports the Drive stage of the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle. It also maps to these related lifecycles, where you can see how the work fits the bigger delivery picture:

Benefits Realization LifecycleOperational Excellence LifecycleProject Management Lifecycle

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

At closeout and at major milestones, while memory is fresh, not only at the very end.

Assign owners to recommendations and feed them into intake, standards, and templates so they change future behavior.

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