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Gain Approval for Completion, Transfer of Ownership, and Release of Resources Several activities need to be completed during this final step to formally close the change. Gain Approval for Completion Approval should be sought from the stakeholder steering committee, senior sponsor, or client confir...

Gain Approval for Completion, Transfer of Ownership, and Release of Resources Several activities need to be completed during this final step to formally close the change. Gain Approval for Completion Approval should be sought from the stakeholder steering committee, senior sponsor, or client confirming that the closure conditions have been met, including: An evaluation of outcomes against objectives according to the agreed scope of the change A report of the lessons learned through the change A document demonstrating the transfer of the change outcomes to the appropriate stakeholder operational owners A plan to release any remaining change resources Transfer Ownership The ownership of all change outcomes (processes, technology, organizations, and other outcomes) must be transferred from change resources to stakeholder operational resources. This should be evidenced by written agreement of both parties. Additionally, transfer of future strategy plans must also occur if part of the outcomes. Release of Resources All change resources should be released and made available for use in other change efforts. Inputs Outputs Change Objectives and Goals Measurement and Benefit Realization Plan Lessons Learned Report Future Strategy Plan Agreement on Ownership Transfer Resource Release Approval Final Summary Report Change Initiative Completion