project management glossary

hand-over

 A process of transfer of responsibility for all or part of a project or its deliverables. Typically, this takes place at the end of a project or a major part thereof. See also Completion and Project Closeout.

hand-over phase

 The fourth phase in the generic project life cycle covers completion of the project to the satisfaction of the sponsor. It includes management of the introduction of the product or service being delivered by the project. During Hand-Over, project records together with an audit trail documentation are completed and delivered to the sponsor. This documentation will be required at the post project evaluation review. All documentation should include any operations and maintenance plans. If not to be conducted in a post-project evaluation review, there should also be a review of the original business case, i.e. a Benefits Assessment.

hand-over plan

 Part of the transition plan component of the program definition statement which covers the transfer of project deliverables to operational services.

 Part of the business transition plan component of the program definition statement - A plan for the take-on of project deliverables to operational services. A component of the program's design management plans.