Short answer: List what’s done, what’s open and who owns it, share documents and decisions in one place, and confirm the receiver has what they need before you step back.
What to include
Completed work with proof.
Open tasks with owners.
Key decisions and why.
Contacts and documents.
Confirm it
A short walkthrough and a sign-off avoid “nobody told me”.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a handover take?
Plan an hour for a small project, more for complex ones.
Try it with your team
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