# Close Stage — Elaboration

## Criteria Guidance

### Good criteria — concrete and verifiable

- "Retrospective identifies the top 3 things that went well and top 3 things to improve, each with specific examples"
- "Lessons learned are categorized as process, technical, or organizational with actionable recommendations"
- "Handoff checklist confirms all deliverables are transferred, documentation is complete, and support contacts are identified"

### Bad criteria — vague (no clear check)

- "Project is closed"
- "Lessons are captured"
- "Handoff is done"

