Closing

• 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

• project archives
• formal acceptance documentation
• project review
• team member evaluations
• lessons learned report = last deliverable

Formal Acceptance Of The Project By The Customers

• 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

• 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

• leave clear and complete documentation of the project

Ongoing Maintenance Should Be Discussed In A Project Close Out Meeting

Executive Sponsor Is Responsible For Authorizing Closure Of The Project

All Contract Files Must Be Closed Out

Lessons Learned Report

• PM may need to study from previous projects

Project Audit

• formal review of project progress and results
• did project achieve benefits as planned
• was work accomplished according to plan