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Lessons Learned Handbook:

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References

Lessons Learned Statement

Discussion of Activities

Analysis

Recommended Actions

These elements are defined in the Lessons Learned Technical Standard. The summary

statement and discussion of events should include any information that may assist

others in avoiding a similar experience (if negative) or repeating the experience (if

positive).

Multiple functional categories may be assigned to each lesson learned. An effort

should be made to identify all of the applicable categories in order to assist others with

accessing the lesson learned through functional category searches (See Volume II,

Appendix VI for a list of functional categories). A list of relevant key words associated

with the lesson should also be included in the document to assist others with

accessing the lesson through key word searches. Preparation of a lessons learned

document may include the following actions:

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Prepare a draft lessons learned document using the DOE-wide lessons learned

template or your organization's format.

Ensure that the draft contains no classified information and contains only

appropriate use of vendor names. See "Security Issues and Use of Vendor

Names" (provided below).

Route the lesson learned to your Site Lessons Learned Coordinator or Point of

Contact for review, priority classification, review by Authorized Derivative

Classifier and/or Reviewing Official, and assignment of unique identification

number.

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