The project closure workshop is held to formally close the project, during which project documentation is updated to reflect the final state of the project, lessons learned are captured, and approvals are obtained. This ensures that all activities are completed, the project has delivered its intended products, and knowledge is retained for future projects or organizational learning.

Aligning teams (A) and refining release maps (D) are activities conducted earlier in the lifecycle, while benefits management (B) is usually defined during initiation and planning stages.