One of the senior managers of the company that is developing the 'e-learning course' has worked with ABC Company before. The team manager for the delivery of the 'e-learning course' has looked on ABC Company's intranet, but cannot find any reference to this work. The team manager has contacted the senior manager to discuss this project.
Is this an appropriate application of the 'learn from experience' principle, and why?
The 'learn from experience' principle in project management emphasizes the importance of applying insights and lessons from previous projects to current and future endeavors. In this scenario, the team manager proactively seeks information about a senior manager's past projects with ABC Company. This action aligns with the principle, as the team manager is making an effort to gather valuable information that could benefit the current project. Actively looking for such useful information is a key aspect of learning from experience, making this an appropriate application of the principle.
The ‘learn from experience’ principle in project management suggests that knowledge and insights gained from previous projects should be applied to current and future projects. This includes both successes and failures, as they provide valuable lessons. In this scenario, the team manager is actively seeking information about the senior manager’s past experience with ABC Company, which aligns with the principle of learning from experience. Therefore, option B. Yes, because the team manager should actively look for useful information seems most appropriate. However, it’s also important to note that while past experiences can provide valuable insights, each project is indeed unique and should be treated as such (option D). Therefore, while learning from experience is important, it should not overshadow the specific objectives and context of the current project.