PROJECT POSTMORTEM REPORT

PROJECT TITLE
MODERATOR	DATE PREPARED
PROJECT OVERVIEW
What were the original goals and objectives of the project?
What was the original criteria for project success?
Was the project completed according to the original expectation?
Additional Comments

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
What were the major accomplishments?
What methods worked well?
What was found to be particularly useful to accomplish the project?
Additional Comments

PROJECT CHALLENGES
What elements of the project went wrong?
What specific processes need improvement?
How can these processes be improved in the future?
What were the key problems areas (i.e., budgeting, scheduling, etc.)?
List any technical challenges.
Additional Comments

POST-PROJECT TASKS / FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
List any continuing development and maintenance objectives.
What actions still need to be completed, and who is responsible for completing them?
List any additional outstanding project items.
Additional Comments

PLANNING PHASE
LESSON LEARNED	ACHIEVED?	COMMENTS
Project Plans and Scheduling were well-documented, with adequate structure and detail.
Project Schedule contained all elements of the project.
Tasks were clearly defined.
Stakeholders had adequate input in the planning process.
Requirements were gathered and clearly documented.
Criteria were clear for all phases of the project.
Additional Comments

EXECUTION
LESSON LEARNED	ACHIEVED?	COMMENTS
Project reached its original goals.
Unexpected changes that occurred were of manageable frequency and immensity.
Project baselines (i.e., time, scope, cost) were thoughtfully managed.
Fundamental project management processes (i.e., risk and issue management) were efficient.
Project progress was tracked and reported in an accurate, organized manner.
Additional Comments

HUMAN FACTORS
LESSON LEARNED	ACHIEVED?	COMMENTS
Project Manager reported to the appropriate parties.
Project Management was effective.
Project Team was organized and adequately staffed.
Project Manager and team received proper training.
There was efficient communication among project team members.
Functional areas collaborated effectively.
Conflicting goals did not cause interdepartmental problems.
Additional Comments

OVERALL
LESSON LEARNED	ACHIEVED?	COMMENTS
Original cost and schedule projections were accurate.
Deliverables were presented on time within amended schedule.
Project was concluded within the amended budget.
Change Control was constructive.
External dependencies were known and handled effectively.
Needs of the customer were met.
Objectives of the project were met.
Objectives of the business were met.
Additional Comments

PROJECT CLOSE ACCEPTANCE
PROJECT MANAGER NAME	DATE	PROJECT MANAGER SIGNATURE
SPONSOR NAME	DATE	SPONSOR SIGNATURE

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