Project Management - Closing

Build in the time to document your project as extensively as you can at the end of it. This is not only for your benefit, but for others in your department or field of study. Be honest in your assessment of your project and those involved, including yourself.

* What goals were met and which weren't?
* Did you maintain effective communication among team members during the project?
* Were there specific technical hurdles that were overcome or not?
* Were there budget or staff issues?
* Who did you solicit help or advice from, and was it useful?
* What advice would you give to others embarking on a similar project?

You should include a copy of your initial goals, task lists, and schedule in your final report. A before-and-after look at the project will be invaluable to you and your colleagues in future endeavors.

Adapted from a presentation by former CIT staff member Andrew Otwell, with references from: Baker, Sunny and Kim. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management. New York: Alpha Books, 1998