Project+/Closing
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Project Close Out Phase
[edit | edit source]Closing
[edit | edit source]- process of gaining formal acceptance for the results of a project or phase.
- bringing project or phase to an orderly end.
- archiving of project information and post-project review.
Output
[edit | edit source]- project archives
- formal acceptance documentation
- project review
- team member evaluations
- lessons learned report = last deliverable
Formal Acceptance Of The Project By The Customers
[edit | edit source]- first step in close out phase
- a goals of the close out phase?
- formal acceptance documentation should be prepared
- PM should document customer acceptance
Project Review
[edit | edit source]- necessary task in preparation of the Close Out phase
- asses and evaluate each phases of the project
- asses and evaluate the overall project performance
- a way to learn from the experience and continuously improve project performance
Project Archives
[edit | edit source]- leave clear and complete documentation of the project
Ongoing Maintenance Should Be Discussed In A Project Close Out Meeting
[edit | edit source]Executive Sponsor Is Responsible For Authorizing Closure Of The Project
[edit | edit source]All Contract Files Must Be Closed Out
[edit | edit source]Lessons Learned Report
[edit | edit source]- PM may need to study from previous projects
Project Audit
[edit | edit source]- formal review of project progress and results
- did project achieve benefits as planned
- was work accomplished according to plan