Lean, quality improvement & root cause · Core

Lessons learned

Also called: learning review

ELI5

Recorded insights from completed work intended to improve future performance.

Used in conversation

“Can we remove the ambiguity around lessons learned before the process changes?”

Pitch context

You will see “Lessons learned” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches lean, quality improvement & root cause.

Why it matters: In lean, quality improvement & root cause, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.