Project Review Tools: Project Closure Tasks and Activities
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Project Closure Checklist
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Project closure is the final component of the project lifecycle, and is the triggering checkpoint to initiate the review phase of the fast track management process. After deliverables are completed and approved, it still takes more effort to properly end the project. Project closure must be timely and inclusive to ensure successful results. The Project Closure quick tool is used to quickly close projects upon completion - to identify and track key closure tasks and activities.
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