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CHAPTER 15

CLOSING THE PROJECT

Most project managers do not close their projects well. And once again, while the processes and tools are not difficult to understand, the actual goal is not always easy to accomplish. Project closure takes discipline. Think about an experience you may have had. What happens when you approach the finish line of a race? Many of us experience a letdown, slowing as we cross the line. What happens when you or your partner approach the end of a home improvement project? There is a small corner of my den ceiling that, after three and a half years, still remains unpainted. The rest of the room looks great!

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