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Lessons Learned and Knowledge Sharing at NASA (APPEL-LLKS)Lessons Learned for Mission Success

Lessons Learned and Knowledge Sharing at NASA (APPEL-LLKS)

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  • Lessons Learned for Mission Success
    Lessons Learned for Mission Success

Skill Level: Open to all.

This course, consisting of two-half day sessions will feature winning strategies for capturing and applying lessons learned at NASA, and provide participants with an interactive experience that will allow them to appreciate, explore, develop a deep understanding of, and familiarize themselves with the tools, templates, techniques, processes, and best practices in place today at NASA for capturing, sharing, and learning NASA lessons. The class is highly interactive and will consist of small group exercises and facilitated discussions supported by hardcopy materials and online access to available resources. Additionally, participants will be assigned a Lessons Learned practicum assignment to undertake relative to their specific role. *There will be approximately 1.5 hours required to complete a course assignment prior to the second session.

This course is designed for all members of the NASA technical and management workforce who work within the NASA programs and project lifecycle.

Project Management Competencies
Common Competencies
Systems Engineering Competencies

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Related Resources

APPEL Library Resource
NASA GALAXIE Information System NASA GALAXIE Information System
All supplemental resources are NASA accessible only unless otherwise noted.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of creating a plan for when you will capture lessons learned as an expected project deliverable.
  • Locate, search, and retrieve lessons learned from available NASA lessons learned repositories. 
  • Identify, document, and submit lessons learned. 
  • Utilize effective tools and templates for analyzing lessons learned. 
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Tyler Waddell
tyler.c.waddell@nasa.gov
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About the Instructor(s)

Michael Bell, PhD

Michael Bell is the Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) for the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and serves as the Program Manager for NASA’s Lessons Learned Information System (LLIS). In both positions, he promotes and facilitates knowledge collection and knowledge sharing.

Bell joined KSC in 1994 as a management analyst in the human resources directorate. Prior to joining NASA, he worked in the electronics manufacturing industry as an industrial engineer designing and managing factory layout projects, developing manufacturing simulation models, and conducting quality system audits.

He has earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Northwestern University, a Master of Science in engineering management from the University of Central Florida, and a Doctorate in industrial engineering from the University of Miami.

CURRICULUM LEAD

Curriculum Question? Contact the curriculum lead below for assistance.

Diana Wehrell-Grabowski
diana.m.wehrell-grabowski@nasa.gov

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