Lessons Learned

What are the lessons learned from the project?

In 2007 the Project team reported that if they could start again they would have a much better understanding of the landscape. Even at that stage the 14-19 agenda had moved on significantly since initiation of the project and it was recognised that, given an emphasis on young apprenticeships and vocational routes to HE in the post-Leitch era, IAG provision was more crucial than ever before for individuals facing a bewildering array of choices.

The 3 major lessons learned by the Project Manager during the process were

• Be vigilant to avoid project creep
• Keep good records, it helps when it comes to report writing, especially when working with a wide range of stakeholders and potential stakeholders
• Be prepared to bring in help when you need it
• The novelty of the Diploma qualification, while an initial brake on project progress, proved to be an advantage as it encouraged the project to work with a wider range of pathways and qualifications, and to explore generic IAG processes and the support these would need