F1 - Double-check and hand over the final output
The first thing we need to do in the Project Closure activity group is double-check to ensure the final output of the project is complete and matches the expectations.
Project Manager Hat
Are all the cards on the Integrated Project Board closed?
Creator Hat
Is everything working the way it should from a production point of view?
Investor Hat
Have we achieved the project goal?
Have we satisfied the business expectations?
User Hat
Have we satisfied the requirements and the users' needs and expectations?
If we need to do more before ending the project, you should return to C1, and otherwise, to F2.
Sometimes, a limited set of unfinished cards on the board might be closed by transferring them to a maintenance team. In these cases, they should be marked as “transferred” and moved to the “closed” column.
Creator Hat
Do we need to prepare any additional information for the maintenance team?
When there’s a customer, the following considerations are important:
Project Manager Hat
Do we need approval or an official handover before ending the project?
Have we properly documented the closing approvals and similar documents?
When working with external customers, it’s a good idea to document key communications for future reference.