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Project Close Out Phase
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