Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Hi colleagues, I recently went on vacation with my family, and we had a great time. I'd like to do the good things again for future trips. As a PM, I thought about making a lessons learned log for our vacations.
Before I start, I wanted to ask if any of you use project management lessons learned in your personal lives? What kind of log or system do you use? Any good practices you can share would be very welcome!" Thanks in advance!
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Apr 24, 2025 7:27 PM
Replying to Pavan Maddi
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Love this, Francisco Herrera. I’ve definitely used PM lessons at home especially for family trips! Simple logs help, like noting what worked, what didn’t, and small tips for next time. Even a quick checklist in Notes app makes a big difference. Keeps things smoother and less stressful.
Hello Pavan, I agree completely. It's great to see how PM lessons can help in personal life too, especially for family trips. It seems like simple logs and notes apps are common ways to do it. Thank you for sharing! I think I definitely need to start using something like that for my own experiences. Saving Changes...
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Apr 24, 2025 8:19 PM
Replying to Fabian Crosa
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The lessons of project management apply naturally to personal life, from planning trips or events as if they were projects, to managing time, risks and communication with clarity. It also helps us prioritize what's important, align expectations with others and reflect on what we've learned after each experience, as in a retrospective. In short, it brings structure, focus and peace of mind to the day-to-day.
That's a very good point Fabian. I agree that project management ideas can really help in personal life too, like you said with planning trips.
I'm curious, how do you replicate the good practices you learn? Do you write them down somewhere, or how do you keep track of what worked well?
Regards! Francisco
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Apr 25, 2025 1:38 PM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Francisco Herrera Great idea!
I absolutely apply lessons learned to my personal life, especially for trips and family events.
I keep it simple: after the trip, I quickly note what worked, what didn’t, and key ideas to improve.
I use three categories: Repeat, Improve, and Avoid.
A basic Notes app is enough — the goal is to make it easy and actionable.
Also, I involve my family by asking what they enjoyed most and what could be better. It makes the next planning even more fun and inclusive.
Project management skills truly make life better!
Thanks for sharing this great topic.
Repeat, Improve, Avoid” categories are super practical — I’m definitely going to start using them. And involving the family sounds like a great way to make it fun and turn planning into quality time together. Thanks for the inspiration Luis!
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