Products and Services
Products Overview
This page provides FREE products that are available through Lessonslearned.info.- The PERK is free of charge with the new book
- The four additional MS Excel data sheets provide alternatives to how lessons are maintained (a basic form is included in PERK)
- The MS Access database provides multi-user functionality for lessons administration and reporting
- TRAIL is essential for keeping an inventory of training materials
- Lessons learned capture form allows for web-based capture of lessons, which are sent to a prescribed email address in .CSV format for database or spreadsheet import
- The TELL board game is a learning and development tool for sharing lessons in an interactive method
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The Basics of Project Evaluation and Lessons Learned by Willis H. Thomas, PMP.
The Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s largest association for project managers, announces that it has honored Willis H. Thomas, PhD, CPT, PMP with the 2012 PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award for his authorship of The Basics of Project Evaluation and Lessons Learned. The award was presented during PMI’s annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 20 October 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award recognizes authors for advancing the project management knowledge, practices, procedures, concepts or techniques that demonstrate the value of using project management. The publication may be on historical, current or future endeavors. Available through major on-line retailers, such as PMI, Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. Currently in English only. For those who have purchased the book ONLY may download the other resources. |
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| The Project Evaluation Resource Kit (PERK) | PERK contains contracts, checklists, forms, guidelines, job aids, plans, procedures and templates. PERKs is free of charge with the book and not sold separately.
Instruments not included in PERK are variations, sometimes in an "advanced" form, i.e., MS Excel data sheets. |
Lessons Learned Project Documentation. |
DATA SHEETS |
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| MS Excel data sheets | These data sheets help manage lessons learned. There are four MS Excel data sheet designs that incorporate the Process Groups and Knowledge Areas. Each variation is slightly different and can be utilized to manage lessons learned. This is available FREE upon request to those who have purchased my book. | Lessons Learned MS Excel Data Sheets |
DATABASES |
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| Lessons Learned Database | There are different configurations for lessons learned databases, i.e., multi-user database that enable entering and tracking lessons across five process groups and nine knowledge areas, i.e., capturing what has been done right (R), done wrong (W) or could have been done differently (D). Databases are designed based upon specifications. To qualify for this as a FREE product, participating in research is required. | Contact me for an MS Access Database Demonstration |
| Training Resources and Information Library (TRAIL) MS Access Database | Full-featured electronic library created in MS Access for the purpose of storing references, i.e., books and magazines. To qualify for this as a FREE product, participating in research is required. | Click here for the TRAIL Screenshot. |
| Compliance Advantage Learning Management System (CALMS) | (CALMS) is currently available for beta-testing. To apply as a beta tester, please click on the link (to the right) and submit a request through a technical assisance form. The beta version is available at a $100 trial fee cost, 20% of the retail product price. To qualify for this FREE product, participating in research is required. | Click here for the CALMS Demonstration. |
FORMS |
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| Lessons Learned Capture Form | Note: This form can be hosted can be hosted on a Linux server. The web-based form (as shown on the right) captures lessons across 5 process groups and 9 knowledge areas - done right, wrong and differently. As lessons are collected, they are forwarded to a pre-set email location as a .CSV file for import into MS Excel or a database. This is available FREE of charge to qualifying customers. To qualify for this as a FREE product, participating in research is required. | Lessons Learned Web-Based Capture Form |
JOB/TRAINING/PRESENTATION AIDS |
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| Lessons Learned Dashboards | Created in MS PowerPoint. Simply need to change variables to number of responder with colors. This is available FREE upon request to those who have purchased my book. | Click here for the Dashboard Screenshot. |
| MS Outlook for Lesson Learned | This simulation demonstrates how to use MS Outlook to capture lessons learned. It overviews functions such as Voting Button to collect information. Sometimes you need to get a consensus from people regarding a decision that we needs to be made. This is available FREE upon request to those who have purchased my book. | Click here for the Screenshot.Click here for the Screenshot. |
GAMES |
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| TELL Online Board Game | Note: a printable TELL Board Game is included in the PERK FREE of charge. It is available on the CD at the back of the book listed above The Basics of Project Evaluation and Lessons Learned by Willis H. Thomas, PMP. Note: The electronic version of the game (as shown on the right) is intended for workshops and not available for sale. It utilizes 5 process groups and nine knowledge areas as outlined in the PMBOK 4th edition. | Click here for the TELL board game. |
Services
Services Overview
This page provides services that are available through Lessonslearned.info.- Increasing familiarization of lessons learned, i.e., to grow the discipline of evaluation
- Facilitating lessons learned discussions, i.e., to support project management maturity
- Training of project team members, i.e., to obtain Professional Development Units (PDUs)/Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Support the management of lessons, i.e., through reliable information technology methods
- Analyzing lessons learned to gain additional perspectives, i.e., to verify conclusions
Operating Environment
The content developed by lessonslearned.info for you becomes your property to maintain and enhance as appropriate. Therefore, we have standardized on popular industry software applications. Media creation is a primary function, whether it is to support presentations or workshops. To review the primary software applications and tools utilized by with learned.info click here Software Library and Development Resources.| SERVICE | DESCRIPTION | LINKS/EXAMPLES |
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| Presentations are primarily for professional association chapter meetings and conferences to review best practices. | Topics related to lessons learned in projects are customized based upon association requirements. | Click here for an example outline. |
WORKSHOPS | ||
| Sessions to capture or discuss lessons learned | Scheduling is situation specific. | Agenda to be discussed. |
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Project Evaluation and lessons learned competency development for project team members. | Courses are tailored at the introductory, intermediate and advanced level. | See References under the Resources menu. |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | ||
| Lessons Learned Capture Form Note: This form can be installed on client's intranet or hosted on an ISP server. | The web-based form captures lessons across 5 process groups and 9 knowledge areas - done right, wrong and differently. As lessons are collected, they are forwarded to a pre-set email location as a .CSV file for import into MS Excel or a database. This service is referred to a third party organization. | Lessons Learned Web-Based Capture Form |
Stakeholder Operational Support (SOS) | ||
| Survey Development | These are comprised of open and closed-ended questions that seek to capture lessons. | Interviews are transmitted via electronic forms to allow incorporation into lessons learned database, repository or knowledge management system. |
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