A project manager must ensure the expected results have been achieved and delivered before the closure of the project can be recommended.
✔ Update the project plan with actuals from the final stage
✔ Request a product status account and ensure that all products have been approved and meet all the quality criteria.
✔ Confirm the project has delivered what is defined in the project product description, and the acceptance criteria have been meet.
✔ Seek approval to give notice to corporate or programme management that resources can be released.