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Lessons learned templates

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Post-Event ReviewProject Retrospective Workshop SlidesAfter Action ReviewLessons Learned Report
FormatDocumentPresentationDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length8 pages10 slides6 pages8 pages
StyleFriendlyFriendlyModernEditorial

How to choose a lessons learned template

Retrospective or lessons learned review after a project. That is the job of the 4 templates on this page, and each one takes a different angle on it.

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Compare Post-Event Review, Project Retrospective Workshop Slides, and After Action Review, all 6 to 10 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

Questions

Which lessons learned template should I start with?

Start with Post-Event Review: Turn an event into owned changes: results against goals, attendance, feedback, budget variance and actions for next year. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Project Retrospective Workshop Slides.

How many pages does a lessons learned need?

The templates here are 6 to 10 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a lessons learned in Google Docs?

Yes. These lessons learned templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 4 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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