Sample Lessons Learned Questions

Ron Parks

Questions would be selected based on the type and size of the project

1. General Processes
   • What would you say were the most critical factors for project success?
   • Which tools or techniques worked well?
   • Were there organizational obstacles that made it difficult to complete the project
   • Were roles and responsibilities clearly defined?
2. Control-Specific
   • Have any scope changes to this project impacted the schedule? How?
   • Have cross-project dependencies affected scope? How?
   • Was the work plan well documented, with appropriate structure and detail?
   • Did stakeholders have appropriate input into the project planning process?
   • How often were deliverables 're-worked' based on the introduction of new requirements?
   • Were deliverables 're-worked' because they did not meet requirements?
   • Were communications adequate in all activities?
   • Was risk controlled adequately?
   • Was an adequate contingency plan created?
   • Did the project meet all original scheduled milestones/deadlines?
   • Was project status reported according to plan?
   • Were all issues resolved in a timely manner?
   • Did the change control procedure work adequately?
   • Did the project receive all the necessary approvals to proceed in a timely fashion?
   • Was the project staffed appropriately?
   • Was quality of the product or services adequate?
   • Were Initial cost and schedule estimates were accurate?
   • Was the technology solution chosen appropriate for the project?
3. Communications
   • Were status and issues communicated in a timely manner to all appropriate parties?
   • Did the user community understand the project, what was completed and what was coming next?
4. Requirements
   • Were requirements documented clearly?
   • Were specifications clear and well-documented?
   • Were test plans adequate?
5. Overall
   • Was the project a success?
   • Were project objectives met?
   • Be sure to ask for input on "What Went Right"

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