Activity: Close-Out Phase
In this activity, the Project Manager brings the phase to closure by ensuring that the phase objectives have been achieved.
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Description

In this activity, the Project Manager brings the phase to closure by ensuring that:

  • all major issues from the previous iteration are resolved
  • the state of all artifacts is known (through configuration audit)
  • required artifacts have been distributed to stakeholders
  • any deployment (for example, installation, transition, training), problems are addressed
  • the project's finances are settled, if the current contract is ending (with the intent to recontract for the next phase)

A final phase Status Assessment is prepared for the  Lifecycle Milestone Review, at which point the phase artifacts are reviewed and, if the project state is satisfactory, sanction is given to proceed to the next phase.

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Event-Driven
Multiple Occurrences
Ongoing
Optional
PlannedYes
Repeatable
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This activity is strongly recommended, as it ensures that the project is on track, by verifying that the stated phase objectives have been achieved.

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