Author:
Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap
Affiliation:
Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Keyword(s):
Knowledge Management, Lessons Learned, Values, Enablers, Construction Industry, Project Management.
Abstract:
In the realm of construction project management, the value of "lessons learned (LL)" cannot be overstated. LL, as an important approach for effective project management and continuous improvement, is analysed in this study, with the aim to advance the impact of LL by determining the values of LL practices and examining the enablers that positively influence LL practices in the construction industry. A detailed literature review has revealed nine (9) values and seven (7) enablers of LL practices relevant to the construction industry’s context. Using a questionnaire survey involving 129 Malaysian construction professionals selected based on non-probability techniques, the significance of the values and enablers is prioritised based on mean scores. Findings reveal that LL practices help to avoid making similar past mistakes, optimize project performance and engender collaborative learning in the project team. Individual-related enablers are perceived to be more influential than organisa
tional-related enablers in implementing LL in construction projects. Collective and conscious efforts in fostering a learning culture are crucial to encourage the construction industry to embrace LL practices and help individuals and organisations thrive.
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