Koners, UrsulaGoffin, Keith2011-05-172011-05-172005-12-01Koners, U. and Goffin, K.; Learning from New Product Development Projects : An Exploratory Study. Creativity and Innovation Management, Vol. 14, No. 4, Dec 2005, pp334-344.0963-1690http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8691.2005.00353.xhttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/2093Knowledge generation is a cornerstone of new product development and post- projectreviews (PPRs) are widely recognized as a facilitator of project-to- project learning.Empirical research on PPRs is sparse and so this paper describes four in-depthexploratory case studies which look at how PPRs are conducted and the learning thatcan result. The results indicate appropriately managed PPRs can make a significantcontribution to knowledge generation and exchange. In addition, the study indicates theurgent need for more research into this important area.en-UKnew product developmentpost-project reviewsproject managementArticle