Module 6 · Lesson 15 of 17
Project handover and closure
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Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose of project handover and closure in a garment-factory improvement project.
- Apply the described method to a representative shop-floor situation.
- Recognize the common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Concept
Handover transfers the improved process, controls, knowledge, risks, records, and decision rights from project team to process owners.
Handover pack includes charter/result, future map, SOP/standard work, control plan, MSA/capability, training, FMEA, open risks, benefits, dashboard, reaction plan, maintenance, data access, and change log.
The process owner must accept authority, capability, and accountability — not only receive documents.
Garment-factory example
A wash-recipe project transfers locked recipes, chemical controls, test frequency, alarm response, ownership, training, and supplier follow-up.
Method
- Readiness checklist.
- Owner walk-through.
- Demonstrate controls live.
- Close or assign open actions.
- Approve documents.
- Archive evidence.
- Recognize the team.
Common mistakes
- Closing when only the Black Belt can run the reports.
- Leaving temporary pilot controls in place.
Knowledge check
Pick one answer per question. Explanations appear after you submit.
1. At the closure meeting the line supervisor can read the new control chart but still asks the Black Belt to run the daily report and to decide when the line stops. What does the readiness checklist say you should do?
2. A demonstrated control during handover proves:
Author: NOSK.life · Last reviewed: 2026-07-21