Post Three Response
Every project is finite; has a beginning and an end. I believe most project managers ignore this final step with the notion that since its time is up it is about time to move on to the next project. However, this last part of the project not only ensure determines whether the project achieved the intended goal but also provides the team members and other stakeholders to learn about some of the defining dynamics and their importance in the project (Berkun, S. 2008, 67). I also believe that the project closure saves the project manager from the embarrassment and confusion in the case where the team members disperse without balancing the budget or stating the profits. Project closures help the stakeholders extract the good and bad lessons as well as ensure all the documentation from the customers, and the suppliers are available. All outstanding issues are resolved at this stage.
Even though some individuals may indicate that the PIR is a nuisance, it is an important final administrative task that helps the project manager understand all the dynamics of the project. For sure without a PIR, it would be difficult for the project manager to tell whether the project was worthwhile (Kerzner, H. 2013, 7). In order for all the parties, including the project manager, to gain from the project experience and develop and sharpen their skills then it would be necessary to engage themselves in a post-implementation review. PIR intends to examine and assess the final working solution developed by the team. The assessment will have to look into the efficacy of the element in the final solution to look for opportunities of improvement regarding quality and finances (Verzuh, E. 2015, 8). I believe PIR is a progressive step that challenges the project managers to improve their methods and procedures or come up with new methods altogether.
References
Berkun, S., 2008. Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management (Theory in Practice). California: O'Reilly Media.
Kerzner, H., 2013. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling. Hoboken: Wiley.
Verzuh, E., 2015. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management. Hoboken: Wiley.
