During an interim product review, the project sponsor declares the product is good enough and the project is a success. Which of the following actions should the project manager take NEXT?

Question

Options

• AUpdate the project schedule.
• BObtain formal approval
• CBegin project closure.
• DRelease the project team to other projects.

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  91% (40)
• C
  5% (2)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Even when a sponsor verbally declares the project a success, the project manager must obtain formal, documented approval before moving forward. A verbal statement at an interim review is not sufficient to close the project. Formal approval - typically a signed acceptance document - provides official authorization and creates an audit trail. Only after formal approval is secured should the project manager begin closure activities (C) or release the team (D). Updating the project schedule (A) is not relevant at this stage since the project is being accepted.

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