Close Project or Phase

Figure 47 Close Project or Phase: Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs. : Reprinted from "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), (5th Edition)" by Project Management Institute, 2013, p. 100. Newton Square, PA: Project Management Institute, Inc. Reprinted without permission

Figure 47: Close Project or Phase above depicts all the possible inputs tools and techniques resulting in Final product, or result transition, Organizational process assets updates.

4.6 Close Project or Phase

Process Definition

Close Project or Phase wrapping up all the project processes finalizes all Project Management Process Groups to Close a Project or Phase after all the defined requirements and objectives. Close Project or Phase is a formalized process to document and store all project documents for informational and legal purposes.  The closeout of the project finalizes the agreement with an acceptance package and delivery of deliverables to the customer. This releases resources no longer required through termination of contract or reassignment of personnel to other projects.

 Process Assessment

The closing down of all project activities ensures closure for all project processes a method documenting the project for future reference. Closure provides the customer with an acceptance package documenting and delivery of deliverables. Audits were performed to evaluate project performance. Project closure communicates with all parties involved in the project's termination of legal contracts and the reassignment of resources within the company. In essence, closing the books and storing the paperwork for future reference for lessons learned.

Close Project or Phase

4.6.1

Input  

Acceptance Package 614:

In PGMT 614, an input utilized between the manufacturer and the customer which states the requirements fulfilled and ready for closure..

4.6.2

Tools and Techniques

Reflection Paper 614:

In PGMT 614, Reflection paper talks about tool and techniques and project processes from beginning to closure.

4.6.3

Outputs

Final Product Acceptance and Closure 614:

In PGMT 614 Blog 9, an output identifies two documents to close a project.

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