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Started by : Leena Pawar, Tech Architect, IT Infotech   21 Nov 2008 08:54 AM +0000
Industry : Management & Strategy ConsultingFunctional Area : Project Management(Technology)
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Project Manager and team worked so hard that the project is almost complete and it is in its final stage.
Failing to handle the project properly when it is almost complete may lead to customer dissatisfaction and unhappy staff.

Being a project manager what should you do when you get to the end of your next project ??

 
 
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1 Project signoff
2 completion report&study of next project.
3 Focus on the lessons learned.
4 Learn lessons from the metrics
5 Almost complete !
6 Transition
7 Close all contract
8 Testing

Project signoff

idea posted by Leena Pawar Tech Architect, IT Infotech
When you are aware that all the deliverables have been met, make a request for formal signoff on the project documentation. Make sure not to make your customers feel pressured into signing a formal singoff, as it may lead to unsatisfied customer if an issue arises at a later date.
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I agree, Instead look for adding/planning next phase or new project itself.


completion report&study of next project.

idea posted by SB DIKSHIT STATE QUALITY MONITOR, U.P.R.R.D.A

this is the duty of project manager to prepare the completion report of the project physically and financially with preparing cast ant time run graph also to justify the  project completion in time and cast.

simultaneously the new project arrangements should be taken up at war footings leaving only limited staff for old project all the staff should be shifted to new.

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Focus on the lessons learned.

idea posted by SKS Karthikeyen Project Manager, Photon Infotech

Focus on the lessons learned

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Learn lessons from the metrics

idea posted by VIJAISENTHIL, P. K. Assistant Project Manager, Kumaran Systems

Learn lessons from the metrics you have collected and make use of it for estimating other similar projects.

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Almost complete !

idea posted by Alexander Lewis Marketing Manager, self

I am not sure what you mean when Project is almost complete, does it mean Testing is completed and you are ready to hand this over to client, or whether you are working in tandem with the client, and most of the issues are resolved.

Either which way, ensure there is adequate, trained support staff for issue resolution, bug fixing, implementation and annual support responsibilities. If the project was really complex, a support staff with lesser strained persons who know the4 assignment would be a good idea, and they could also work on some other small assignments on the side with small trips so they dont run away, or get fatigued.  The above is necessary as this is a moral responsibility towards the client.

Release more strained people for a small vacation, party, incentives, learning or training opportunity on something they find exciting, and an easier project with higher rssponsibilities.

The other ideas are in sync with CMM requirements. If company has standard requirements, reports, HR initiatives to build staff skills, ensure all staff members get it, and tell them about it. They will appreciate this gesture.  Projects are all about PEOPLE working in very challenging and stressful situations. Final memories and impressions last the longest.

Do consciously take time out with the team and maybe client members to get face to face feedback as part of learning, and PR building exercise. Do commit your client support and thank him for patience as even for you it was a challenging assignment.  This will give client motivation to ensure project is implemented within his organization.

Work out Profit / Loss, cost considerations, FPA metrics, analysis your Risk logs, scope changes, quality committed v/s what delivered, analysis of Critical Paths and where they changed, which sub-tasks affected these etc. Clients only want to remember calendar committed end date, so you need to track your slippages (keep this private if you can, vested interests can use this against you especially in cost cutting times).

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Transition

idea posted by Anshum Dua Core Lead, Managed Services

A project might be coming to an end, but the benefits from the project will be extended till the useful economic life of the project. Therefore, the project needs to be transitioned to its rightful owners who can maintain and benefit from the project. Generally in technology world, transition would generally be done to either customers or operations team who would support O&M of product or the software.

Transition would include activities like Documentation- Project as well as Product, Acceptance sign off, Handover and any other requirements as sipulated by contract/process.

Cheers

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Close all contract

idea posted by Hari Harish Project Manager, IBM
When managing a project you may have contracts for hardware, software, or professional services.

Now that it is done make sure that you verify that all the terms of your contracts have been met,

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Testing

idea posted by Sandeep Reddy M Project Lead, i2 Technologies
Finalise your testing because not scheduling an adequate amount of testing usually ends up with problems occurring during the first few weeks of an implementation. Have a few rounds of testing before implementing otherwise you have take additional risk after implementing.
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You are the project manager on this project in this scenario.

"worked so hard that"

who project manager refer to if they commit dispute?

what do the project manager do

why is it difficult to get contractors to complete their final work activities at the end of a project

what should the front manager do

a project is completed when

SOFTWARE COST MANAGEMENT

what are the areas the manager need to run a project

As Project Manager, how would you build quality into your team and into the project itself?.'

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