Canceling a Project
Canceling a project is one way to end a project. And it can be quite difficult for everyone involved. One developer was so enamored of a project that even after he was laid off from the company, he returned on his own time to complete the project! You might think he was a giving, helpful person—and you’d be right. But his continued work on the project, even for “free,” cost the company time in support of his “free” work.
If your company has canceled a project, then work to stop the project.[53] Here are some ways to make sure the work stops:
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First, explain to the people on the project why you’re canceling the project and what happens to them. They want to know what work they’ll be doing now.
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