The document outlines the critical activities and documentation required during the project closure phase, emphasizing the submission of final deliverables and capturing lessons learned. It discusses the importance of conducting a project retrospective to evaluate success and inform future processes. Additionally, it provides advice on organizing project materials for continuous improvement and organizational growth.

1. How to bring projects close?
The project closure phase marks the EOP or End of the project lifecycle and involves
several critical activities to wrap up the project efficiently.
Completion Activities and Documentation:
1. Outline the critical activities in project closure, including submitting final
deliverables and fulfilling contractual obligations.
2. Discuss the types of documentation required and the importance of thorough
documentation to capture lessons learned.
Project Retrospective and Lessons Learned:
3. Explain the purpose and process of conducting a project retrospective to identify
what worked well and what didn’t.
4. Highlight how lessons learned can influence future project management
processes and organizational growth.
Storing Project Materials and Continuous Improvement:
5. Provide advice on organizing and storing project materials for future reference
and evaluation.
6. Discuss how continuous learning and improvement are essential for
organizational success and adaptation.

2. Regardless of the project life cycle outcome, the team should conduct a project
retrospective. During this post-mortem activity, the team can process and learn new
lessons and ensure the continuation and improvement of current PM processes for the
next project.
During the project closeout, submitted documents include various project
documentation, final MOM or meeting minutes, and other Agenda closure reports.
These identify and capture lessons learned and best practices for future reference and
reuse.
Organizing and storing project materials in a shared team folder is a good idea. It can
serve as a reference during performance reviews and evaluations, helping the
organization and its business grow.