Project+/Closing

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

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