1. Project Lessons-Learned Checklist
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Lesson Learned
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Impact
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Project Planning
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Business Objectives were specific, measurable, attainable, results-focused and time-limited
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Product concept was appropriate to Business Objectives
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3.
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Project Plan and Schedule were well-documented, with appropriate structure and detail
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4.
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Project Schedule encompassed all aspects of the project
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5.
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Tasks were defined adequately
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Stakeholders (e.g., Sponsor, Customer) had appropriate input into the project planning process
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7.
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Requirements were gathered to sufficient detail
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8.
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Requirements were documented clearly
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Specifications were clear and well-documented
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Test Plan was adequate, understandable, and well-documented
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11.
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External dependencies were identified, agreements signed
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12.
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Project budget was well defined
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13.
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End of Phase Criteria were clear for all project phases
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Project Plan had buy-in from the stakeholders
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Stakeholders had easy access to Project Plan and Schedule
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Project Execution and Delivery
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Project stuck to its original goals
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Changes in direction that did occur were of manageable frequency and magnitude
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Project baselines (Scope, Time, Cost, Quality) were well-managed (e.g., changed through a formal Change Control Process)
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Design changes were well-controlled
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Basic project management processes (e.g., Risk Management, Issue Management) were adequate
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21.
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Project tracked progress against baselines and reported accurate status
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22.
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Procurement (e.g., RFP, Contract with vendor) went smoothly
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23.
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Contracted vendor provided acceptable deliverables of appropriate quality, on time, and within budget
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24.
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Stakeholders were satisfied with the information they received
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25.
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The project had adequate Quality Control
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26.
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Requirements – specifications – Test Plan were well-managed (e.g., Requirements Management System was used)
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27.
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Risks were manageable
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Human Factors
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28.
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Project Manager reported to the appropriate part of the organization
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29.
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Project Manager was effective
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30.
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Project Manager was not a contracted resource
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31.
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Project Team was properly organized and staffed
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32.
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Project Manager and staff received adequate training
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33.
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Project Team’s talent and experience were adequate
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34.
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Project team worked effectively on project goals
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35.
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Project team worked effectively with outside entities
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36.
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There was good communication within the Project Team
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37.
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Management gave this project adequate attention and time
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38.
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Resources were not over-committed
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39.
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Resources were consistently committed to project aims
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40.
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Functional areas cooperated well
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41.
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Conflicting departmental goals did not cause problems
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42.
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Authority and accountability were well defined and public
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Overall
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Initial cost and schedule estimates were accurate
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44.
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Product was delivered within amended schedule
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45.
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Product was delivered within amended budget
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46.
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Overall Change Control was effective
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47.
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External dependencies were understood and well-managed
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48.
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Technology chosen was appropriate
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49.
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The project was a technological success
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50.
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Customer’s needs/requirements were met
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51.
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Customer was satisfied with the product
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52.
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Project Objectives were met
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53.
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Business Objectives were met
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