12.3. SUMMARY

A project does not end with the delivery and installation of the software; before it is closed, it must be used for learning. Project closure analysis is one method to achieve this goal.

Following are some of the key takeaways from the Infosys approach to project closure:

  • Keep the project closure analysis metrics-based. Analyze the data to understand the performance of the project and the causes for any major deviations. These causes can serve as a source of improvement initiatives.

  • The metrics analysis should report the final quality delivered, the productivity achieved, the distribution of effort, the distribution of defects, the defect removal efficiency of various quality activities, and the cost of quality.

  • Collect reusable process ...

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