Sample Lessons Learned Questions
Ron Parks
Questions would be selected based on the type and size of the project
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Requirements
- Were requirements documented clearly?
- Were specifications clear and well-documented?
- Were test plans adequate?
- Overall
- Was the project a success?
- Were project objectives met?
- Be sure to ask for input on "What Went Right"
Irina Naydich
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