While capturing previous lessons, the Project Manager discovered several interesting facts about outsourcing.
Which fact is an appropriate lesson for the Outsourcing project?
While capturing previous lessons, the Project Manager discovered several interesting facts about outsourcing.
Which fact is an appropriate lesson for the Outsourcing project?
The fact that contracts with service providers should include the timescale within which readiness for service is expected following the transfer of equipment and staff is an appropriate lesson for the Outsourcing project. This lesson is actionable and directly relevant to ensuring smooth operation and service readiness, which can prevent delays and misunderstandings in the project's execution.
C is the correct answer as it has an actionable lesson that can benefit the project.
A) The fact that outsourcing is a growth industry is background context, not an actionable lesson. B) The plans of other departments don't directly apply as a lesson for this project. C) Recommending that readiness timescales be included in contracts is a tangible lesson that can inform the project's contracting approach with providers.
This fact is an appropriate lesson for the Outsourcing project. It highlights an important consideration when dealing with outsourcing contracts, specifically the need to define and agree upon timescales for the readiness of services after the transfer of equipment and staff. This lesson can help the project team make more informed decisions and avoid potential issues related to service readiness in the current project.
When collecting lessons in the Capture Previous Lessons activity within the Starting Up a Project process, these can include by whom processes/procedures/techniques were used (ref 14.4.2)