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Project Closure Template
A template for closing projects properly.
What's included
- Closure Checklist
- Deliverable acceptance
- Documentation completion
- Knowledge transfer
- Project Review
- Goal achievement
- Lessons learned
- Recommendations
- Handoff
- Transition to operations
- Support arrangements
- Outstanding items
Best used when
- Completing projects
- Handoff to operations
- Capturing lessons learned
- Releasing team members
Why this is Gold
Projects often just fade away. This template ensures proper closure.
The template
The Template
PROJECT CLOSURE
Project Closure Checklist
PROJECT CLOSURE CHECKLIST
PROJECT: _______________
Closure date: _______________
PM: _______________
DELIVERABLES:
☐ All deliverables completed
☐ Acceptance sign-off obtained
☐ Quality criteria met
☐ Documentation complete
TRANSITION:
☐ Operations team briefed
☐ Support process established
☐ Knowledge transfer complete
☐ Runbooks documented
ADMINISTRATIVE:
☐ Final status report issued
☐ Budget reconciled
☐ Contracts closed
☐ Resources released
LEARNING:
☐ Retrospective conducted
☐ Lessons documented
☐ Best practices shared
☐ Templates updated
CELEBRATION:
☐ Team recognized
☐ Stakeholders thanked
☐ Success communicated
Project Closure Report Template
PROJECT CLOSURE REPORT
PROJECT: _______________
Start date: _______________
End date: _______________
PM: _______________
Sponsor: _______________
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
[2-3 sentence project summary]
OBJECTIVES VS. OUTCOMES:
| Objective | Target | Actual | Status |
|-----------|--------|--------|--------|
| | | | ☐ Met ☐ Partial ☐ Not met |
| | | | ☐ Met ☐ Partial ☐ Not met |
| | | | ☐ Met ☐ Partial ☐ Not met |
BUDGET SUMMARY:
Original budget: $_____
Final spend: $_____
Variance: $_____ (__%)
TIMELINE SUMMARY:
Original end date: _____
Actual end date: _____
Variance: _____ days
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
LESSONS LEARNED:
| Category | Lesson | Recommendation |
|----------|--------|----------------|
| What went well | | |
| What could improve | | |
| What to do differently | | |
OUTSTANDING ITEMS:
| Item | Owner | Due | Status |
|------|-------|-----|--------|
| | | | |
SIGN-OFF:
PM: _______________ Date: _____
Sponsor: _______________ Date: _____
Quick Reference: Which Resource for Which Challenge
| Challenge | Recommended Resources |
|---|---|
| "Need PM framework" | #515 |
| "Starting new projects" | #516, #526 |
| "Implementing Agile" | #517 |
| "Resource conflicts" | #518 |
| "Projects have risks" | #519 |
| "Status reporting weak" | #520 |
| "Scope creep" | #521 |
| "Cross-team projects" | #524 |
Every resource built to the Human Standard. Every resource designed to deliver projects successfully.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Project Closure Template?
A template for closing projects properly.
Who is the Project Closure Template for?
It is built for Cross-Functionals and their teams working on Project Management. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Project Closure Template take to use?
It saves roughly 15+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the template to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Project Closure Template free?
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How does the AI coach help with the Project Closure Template?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the template to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.