Project closing

Last updated Jun 5, 2023

Project closing is the process performed to formally complete the project, the current phase, and contractual obligations.

You can choose between a small, closing process at the end of each milestone, or a formal, larger comprehensive closing phase at the very end only.

• Refer to prior documentation:
  • Statement of Work (SoW)
  • [Common procurement documentation](danielesalvatore/project-management/project-initiation/procurement/common-procurement-documentation.md#Request for Proposal RFP)
  • [Tools to identify risks](danielesalvatore/project-management/project-planning/risk-management/tools-to-identify-risks.md#Risk register)
  • RACI chart
• Put together closing documentation
• Conduct administrative closure of the procurement process
• Make sure all stakeholders are aware that a phase, or project, is ending.
• Execute necessary follow-up work

• Provide the necessary training, tools, docuentation, and capability to use your product
• Ensure that the project has satisfied its goals and desired outcomes
• Document acceptance from all stakeholders
• Review all contracts and documentation
• Conduct a formal retrospective
• Disband and thank the project team
• Impact reporting
  • Presentation that is given at the end of a project for key stakeholders, generally the ones invited in the Kick-off meeting

Link:

• Project life cycle
• Projects to avoid