Project closure is the most overlooked phase of project management, yet it’s one of the most valuable. In this episode, you’ll learn how to properly close out projects through administrative closure, financial reconciliation, and contract completion. Discover how to conduct lessons learned sessions that actually produce actionable insights, not just vague complaints. Get practical techniques for archiving documentation so it’s useful years later, not buried in unsearchable folders. Learn why formal acceptance matters, how to celebrate team wins effectively, and what post-implementation reviews can teach you about benefits realization. Whether you’re wrapping up a three-month initiative or a multi-year program, this episode gives you the tools to finish strong, preserve knowledge, and set yourself up for future success. Turn every project ending into an opportunity for growth and relationship building.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Project Management in Practice Series

This episode is part of a structured series that organizes episodes into a coherent curriculum for practising project managers. It keeps each episode self-contained while allowing listeners to follow a logical progression from project initiation to delivery control. Each focuses on a concrete, practical aspect of day-to-day project delivery.