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Inheriting a Project
| What: | Taking over a project already in progress. | |
| When: | Generally during project execution. | |
| Results: | Project continuity that is as seamless as possible. |
Staff turnover in projects is common, and sometimes it involves the project leader. In some cases, the project you will be asked to take over will be in great shape, having been managed by a competent leader who is no longer available for reasons having nothing to do with the project, such as an injury, illness, or promotion. More commonly, though, leaderless projects are troubled projects, so it is best to be very organized and proceed with caution.
Engage the Team
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