What is typically the last step after all SOW objectives are completed?

Completing project sign off is typically the final step after all Statement of Work (SOW) objectives are achieved. This step signifies the formal acceptance of the completed work by the stakeholders, ensuring that all requirements and expectations laid out in the SOW have been met. It provides a clear closure to the project, allowing the project team and stakeholders to confirm satisfaction with the deliverables and formally conclude the project’s activities.

While documenting lessons learned, conducting a stakeholder survey, and reviewing project deliverables are important processes, they usually come after the initial completion of the project's requirements and are part of the project's closure phase. Sign off indicates that the project has reached its formal conclusion and that all parties agree that the work is done, making it the definitive last step.