GENERAL / CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEMPLATE
Lessons Learned Template
Post-project review: what worked, what didn't, surprises, and recommendations.
Use this templateWhat's inside
Field | Details |
|---|---|
Project / Initiative | |
Date | |
Author | |
Participants | Who contributed to this review |
Summary
What did we set out to do, and how did it go? One paragraph with the honest answer.
What Went Well
What Worked | Why It Worked | How to Repeat |
|---|---|---|
Something that went well | Root cause of success | How to make this the default |
What Didn't Go Well
What Went Wrong | Root Cause | How to Prevent |
|---|---|---|
Something that went poorly | Why it happened | Specific change to avoid this next time |
Surprises
Things we didn't expect — good or bad. These are often the most valuable lessons.
Surprise — what we learned from it
Recommendations
Recommendation | Priority | Owner |
|---|---|---|
Specific change for future projects | High | |
Medium |
Who Should Read This
Teams or roles that would benefit from these lessons. Tag them or send it directly.
Team or person — what's relevant to them
