1. Don Cole Closing out the Project Project Management for ARA Engineers and Scientists

2. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. 2 Buckminister Fuller “When I am working on a problem, I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong.”

3. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. 3 Major Focus for Project Closure  Assure on-time deliverable Careful monitoring of status ▪Portion completion ▪Technical editing ▪Technical review ▪Final production  Assure completion within budget Budget to completion Track material, ODC and subcontract payments Reserve for delayed billing/reserve changes  Assure customer needs are met Any final briefings necessary? Future planning support?

4. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. 4 Where is the Follow-On Effort?  Each contract provides opportunity Understand client needs as well as their organization needs Demonstrate valuable, reliable, cost-effective contract support Provide proactive solutions to evolving requirements  How can ARA further support this client/organization? Suggest solutions to needs outside of contract Arrange to meet other organization program leaders Arrange meetings with other relevant ARA units Why haven’t we been thinking about this from the start?

5. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. 5 ARA Requirements for Project Closure  Quality review of final product  Project closeout in E-office Document delivery of final product Notification of project completion before final billing Customer feedback on performance Lessons learned  Proper disposal of GFE, classified information

6. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. 6 Good Leadership Requirements  Celebrate accomplishments  Recognize exceptional achievement/effort Spot bonuses Input to regular bonus cycle Company awards  Share lessons learned  Develop resulting business opportunities