A program is near completion and the benefits will be delivered shortly. The program manager prepares to initiate program closeout activities to release the program resources. Before, initiating…

The correct answer is B. Obtain approval from the sponsor to close the program. Before initiating formal closeout activities and releasing resources, the program manager must obtain formal approval from the program sponsor to close the program. This is a governance gate - the sponsor holds the authority to authorize closure, and proceeding without approval…

Program Governance

Question

A program is near completion and the benefits will be delivered shortly. The program manager prepares to initiate program closeout activities to release the program resources. Before, initiating closeout and releasing the resources, what should the program manager do?

Options

AReview the benefits management plan with the program sponsor
BObtain approval from the sponsor to close the program
CPrepare performance evaluations for all program personnel
DPrepare performance evaluations for all project personnel

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
13% (4)
B
77% (23)
C
3% (1)
D
7% (2)

Explanation

Before initiating formal closeout activities and releasing resources, the program manager must obtain formal approval from the program sponsor to close the program. This is a governance gate - the sponsor holds the authority to authorize closure, and proceeding without approval could result in premature closure before benefits are confirmed or obligations are met. Option A (reviewing the benefits management plan) is a good practice but does not replace formal sponsor approval. Options C and D (performance evaluations) are closeout activities that happen after closure is authorized, not before.

Topics

#Program Closeout#Program Governance#Sponsor Approval#Formal Closure

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