Difference between revisions of "Learning between projects"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
===Purpose=== | ===Purpose=== | ||
| − | To [Identification|identify]], [[Capture|capture]] and [[Sharing|share]] [[Good practice|good practices]] and to support joint problem-solving and [[Exchange|exchange]] of [[Lessons learned|lessons learned]] between concurrent [[Project|projects]]. | + | To [[Identification|identify]], [[Capture|capture]] and [[Sharing|share]] [[Good practice|good practices]] and to support joint problem-solving and [[Exchange|exchange]] of [[Lessons learned|lessons learned]] between concurrent [[Project|projects]]. |
===Beneficiaries and other stakeholders=== | ===Beneficiaries and other stakeholders=== | ||
Organisations are seeking to leverage the benefits of project-based work by harvesting and sharing newly gained [[Project knowledge|project knowledge]]. Systematic learning from project activities contributes to acceleration of project delivery, increase of deliverable quality and reduction of project cost and risk across the company. Rather than leaving projects to learn in isolation, this approach connects the projects, their lessons learned and acts as a catalyst of continuous improvement though identifying and sharing [[Good practice|good practices]]. | Organisations are seeking to leverage the benefits of project-based work by harvesting and sharing newly gained [[Project knowledge|project knowledge]]. Systematic learning from project activities contributes to acceleration of project delivery, increase of deliverable quality and reduction of project cost and risk across the company. Rather than leaving projects to learn in isolation, this approach connects the projects, their lessons learned and acts as a catalyst of continuous improvement though identifying and sharing [[Good practice|good practices]]. | ||
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Highly experienced facilitators are needed to broker the exchange of knowledge between projects and to [[Capture|capture]] the results, structure them in meaningful ways and to support face-to-face and virtual [[Sharing|sharing]]. | Highly experienced facilitators are needed to broker the exchange of knowledge between projects and to [[Capture|capture]] the results, structure them in meaningful ways and to support face-to-face and virtual [[Sharing|sharing]]. | ||
===Instructions=== | ===Instructions=== | ||
| + | # Establish a virtual space configured to represent the type of knowledge required by the project community being supported; | ||
| + | # Populate the virtual space with the following: | ||
| + | ## A user-friendly guide to optimising the platform; | ||
| + | ## A suite of tool descriptions and templates that will enable projects to learn throughout each of the key project stages. These tools can be found in the article on Learning in Projects; | ||
| + | ## A collection of artefacts that help to demonstrate the intuitive use of the platform; | ||
| + | # Establish the need for a sharing protocol across the project community or for sharing agreements with outside parties; | ||
| + | # Invite projects to an event to launch the programme; identify sharing themes for the first year; and capture the first set of potential connections that may require brokering or further support; | ||
| + | # Invite professionals in all project teams involved to seek formal and informal support and take proactive action for sharing lessons, results and successes; | ||
| + | # Take the results of the launch event and plan and deliver the first year of activities; | ||
| + | # At least once each year, take time to establish any changes in knowledge needs of the community and adjust the programme accordingly. | ||
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
| + | The European CCS Demonstration Project Network was established in 2009 by the European Commission to accelerate the deployment of safe, large-scale and commercially viable Carbon Capture & Storage projects. The Network that has been formed is a community of leading demonstration projects which is committed to sharing knowledge and experiences. [[1]] http://www.ccsnetwork.eu/ | ||
===Case studies:=== | ===Case studies:=== | ||
===Critical success factors=== | ===Critical success factors=== | ||
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===Other related documents=== | ===Other related documents=== | ||
===Training materials=== | ===Training materials=== | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
Revision as of 13:21, 29 January 2014
Definition
Learning between projects is A method used to share learning between projects identify, capture and share good practices and to support joint problem-solving and exchange of lessons learned between concurrent projects
Summary
Learning between projects is about making connections between professionals in a project environment. It is about capturing and sharing the wealth of knowledge gained in projects and includes support for emerging communities of people with common interests, knowledge and practical experiences and real life challenges.
Description
Purpose
To identify, capture and share good practices and to support joint problem-solving and exchange of lessons learned between concurrent projects.
Beneficiaries and other stakeholders
Organisations are seeking to leverage the benefits of project-based work by harvesting and sharing newly gained project knowledge. Systematic learning from project activities contributes to acceleration of project delivery, increase of deliverable quality and reduction of project cost and risk across the company. Rather than leaving projects to learn in isolation, this approach connects the projects, their lessons learned and acts as a catalyst of continuous improvement though identifying and sharing good practices.
Skill requirements
Highly experienced facilitators are needed to broker the exchange of knowledge between projects and to capture the results, structure them in meaningful ways and to support face-to-face and virtual sharing.
Instructions
- Establish a virtual space configured to represent the type of knowledge required by the project community being supported;
- Populate the virtual space with the following:
- A user-friendly guide to optimising the platform;
- A suite of tool descriptions and templates that will enable projects to learn throughout each of the key project stages. These tools can be found in the article on Learning in Projects;
- A collection of artefacts that help to demonstrate the intuitive use of the platform;
- Establish the need for a sharing protocol across the project community or for sharing agreements with outside parties;
- Invite projects to an event to launch the programme; identify sharing themes for the first year; and capture the first set of potential connections that may require brokering or further support;
- Invite professionals in all project teams involved to seek formal and informal support and take proactive action for sharing lessons, results and successes;
- Take the results of the launch event and plan and deliver the first year of activities;
- At least once each year, take time to establish any changes in knowledge needs of the community and adjust the programme accordingly.
Examples
The European CCS Demonstration Project Network was established in 2009 by the European Commission to accelerate the deployment of safe, large-scale and commercially viable Carbon Capture & Storage projects. The Network that has been formed is a community of leading demonstration projects which is committed to sharing knowledge and experiences. 1 http://www.ccsnetwork.eu/
Case studies:
Critical success factors
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Templates
Training materials
References
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