How To Use This Template
How To Use This Template
How To Use This Template
Introduction
The template reflects the steps set out in the PRINCE2 Method and is
designed to prompt the Project Manager and help in the creation of the
Lessons Report. There is also a Product Description for the Lessons Report
at Appendix A of the PRINCE2 Manual.
This template has been produced using Microsoft Word 2003. To use it, load
up the file directly from the directory and starting from page 1 follow the
prompts (in [...] brackets).
When the template is complete, the Lessons Report can be printed and ap-
proved.
Once your Lessons Report is complete check the document against the
following Quality Criteria:
Recommended actions are provided for each lesson (note that lessons
are not ‘learned’ until action is taken)
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
LESSONS REPORT
Project:
Release:
Date:
PRINCE2
Author:
Owner:
Client:
Document Ref:
Version No:
Insert Project Name
Lessons Report
Date: 15 June 2020
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Insert Project Name
Lessons Report
Date: 15 June 2020
1.3 Approvals
This document requires the following approvals.
Signed approval forms should be filed appropriately in the project filing system.
1.4 Distribution
This document has been distributed to:
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Lessons Report
Date: 15 June 2020
2 Table of Contents
Page
2 Table of Contents
3 Executive Summary
5 Project Review
6 Measurements Review
7 Significant Lessons
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Insert Project Name
Lessons Report
Date: 15 June 2020
3 Executive Summary
5 Project Review
[A review of what went well, what went badly and any recommendations for corporate or
programme management consideration. In particular:
6 Measurements Review
[A review of useful measurements such as:
7 Significant Lessons
[For significant lessons it may be useful to provide additional details on:
- Event
- Causes/trigger
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Lessons Report
Date: 15 June 2020
- Recommendations
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