Insights and Best Practices for Establishing Effective Lessons Learned Management

A collection of articles that offer guidance and recommendations for building and maintaining successful lessons learned management systems and processes, garnered from working with some of the leading organizations in their industries.

  • Nasa
  • DHL
  • Magna
  • Worley
  • NHS
  • Shell
  • Iberdrola
  • ISG
  • Wartsilla
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10 Reasons Why Organizations Don't Learn Lessons

Learning from past experiences is critical to the success of any organization. By reflecting on what has worked and what hasn't, organizations can make improvements and achieve better outcomes in the future. However, despite the importance of lessons learned, many organizations struggle to implement and integrate them into their operations. Let’s explore the top ten reasons why organizations don't learn lessons.

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The Difference Between a Lessons Learned Management System and a Lessons Learned Database

A lessons learned management system such as Lessonflow gives a structured approach to capturing, organizing, and utilizing lessons learned from past experiences and projects. It is a comprehensive system that not only stores the information in a database but also provides mechanisms for reviewing, sharing, and incorporating lessons learned into future projects.

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The Importance of Capturing and Sharing Lessons Learned

Lessons learned are valuable insights and experiences gained from past projects and experiences that can be applied to improve future outcomes. Capturing and sharing lessons learned is a crucial part of continuous improvement.

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The Intersection of Rework, Safety, and Performance - Enhancing Construction Outcomes

Rework in construction is a persistent issue that significantly impacts both performance and safety. Despite advancements in project management methodologies, rework remains prevalent, leading to cost overruns, schedule delays, and increased safety risks. In this article, we explore the intersection of performance and safety in construction, highlighting the importance of managing rework and sharing lessons learned to mitigate these issues.

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The opportunity to improve the Lessons Learned Process in the Construction Industry

Construction is a dynamic and complex industry that requires collaboration between different teams and individuals. As projects progress, challenges and successes arise, and it's crucial to capture and share lessons learned for continuous improvement. Here are some ways to effectively capture and share lessons learned in construction.

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What Are the Barriers to Implementing a Lessons Learned Management System and How Can They Be Overcome

We discuss the common barriers to implementing a lessons learned system such as resistance to change, lack of buy-in, resource constraints, data quality, and user adoption and offer solutions to overcome them.

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