No, it is not possible to skip this step, as it is one of the four stages in the operating procedure for handling an initiative. This step allows the approver to ensure that the results obtained are indeed consistent with the expected results following implementation. It is essentially an effectiveness check.
It is true that sometimes this verification step is incorporated into the action plan, which may reduce the added value of the closing step. However, these four stages remain structuring elements and provide a consistent “mechanism” for all initiatives.
