Utilization of Lessons Learned Information

DOE-STD-7501-99

UTILIZATION OF LESSONS LEARNED INFORMATION

Use of Lessons Learned Information

6.1

Lessons learned should be used to optimize management decision making; to interact with other

management tools (e.g., management information systems, reviews and investigations, root-cause

analyses, and prioritization); and to improve worker performance at all levels. Applicable lessons

learned should be incorporated into DOE and contractor activities (e.g., strategic planning, program

and project planning, and work processes). Changes identified as a result of lessons learned

should be made in accordance with local change control processes and reviewed as part of the

annual ISMS review.

Lessons learned information should be collected and stored in a manner that allows users to

identify applicable lessons learned through information searches. Each lessons learned program

should include a keyword and functional category search capability to facilitate information retrieval.

Applicable lessons learned information should be identified and reviewed early in the planning

phase of all projects and processes.

6.2

Ensure Program Effectiveness

Trend Lessons Learned Information

6.2.1

Analyze lessons learned information to evaluate improvements or to identify favorable or adverse

programmatic trends. The results of this analysis should be used to focus improvement efforts

and to reduce adverse trends.

Measure Program Effectiveness

6.2.2

Lessons learned programs should include methods to periodically measure program effectiveness.

Results should be evaluated and means to improve the lessons learned program should be

identified and implemented. Use of lessons learned information should be periodically assessed to

determine if information is being disseminated and if past lessons learned are being identified and

incorporated into project planning and ongoing processes.