What is one of the primary phases involved in closing a project?

Gathering team feedback is a primary phase involved in closing a project because it allows project managers and organizations to evaluate the project’s performance and learn from the experiences of the team members. This feedback is critical for understanding what went well and what could be improved in future projects. By actively soliciting insights from team members, project managers can identify strengths and weaknesses in project execution, communication, and collaboration, which contribute to organizational learning and the continuous improvement of project management processes. Furthermore, documenting this feedback can inform best practices and help in refining methods and approaches for future projects.

In contrast, the other options—allocating resources, monitoring progress, and identifying new tasks—are typically associated with different phases in the project life cycle. Allocating resources and monitoring progress are more relevant during the execution phase of a project, while identifying new tasks is part of the planning or execution stages where ongoing work and adaptations are made based on project needs. These activities do not specifically relate to finalizing a project and ensuring a comprehensive closure process.