Knowledge Area: Integration Management

Closing of phase or PROJECT logically is very important. All loose ends of the project or phase must be closed. Some of the important ACTIVITIES that will happen during closing of phase or project will INCLUDE the FOLLOWING:

• Analyse and ensure that all the acceptance criteria of the project and product have been met
• Prepare and consolidate the final deliverable for handing over to the appropriate stakeholder or customer.
• Handover all documents such as training manuals etc. to the customer
• Close all financial DEALINGS with suppliers and vendors of the project
• Formal sign off from customer
• Prepare a final project report which should detail out the story of the complete project for future reference
• Consolidate all lessons learnt and ensure that they are shared across the organization
• Archive all project records
• Do appraisal of performance of all team members and provide feedback to their respective functional managers and HR
• Recognize and reward all contributors of the project
• Release all equipment and resources
• Celebrate