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Are lessons learned really used?

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Are lessons learned really used? — SHR, Geneva
Are lessons learned really used? — SHR, Geneva

Are lessons learned really used? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Schindler and Eppler (2003, IJPM) find project lessons rarely reused due to time and format.

The limit

Qualitative study. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Are lessons learned really used? — SHR, Geneva — Genève
Are lessons learned really used? — SHR, Geneva — Genève

Practical check in Geneva

At each kickoff, read the three main lessons from a comparable past project. To go further: explore the Project Management training in Geneva, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Project Management in Geneva

Project Management training in Geneva — in practice
Project Management training in Geneva — in practice
Project Management training in Geneva — hands-on workshop
Project Management training in Geneva — hands-on workshop
Project Management training in Geneva — on the ground
Project Management training in Geneva — on the ground

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