{"id":5512,"date":"2014-03-20T15:17:21","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T20:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.watermarklearning.com\/blog\/?p=5512"},"modified":"2022-07-14T14:43:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T19:43:20","slug":"training-for-project-closure-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watermarklearning.com\/blog\/training-for-project-closure-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Training for Project Closure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watermarklearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Female-Athlete_iStock_000002245790_small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-5551\" alt=\"Female Athlete\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watermarklearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Female-Athlete_iStock_000002245790_small-150x150.jpg\" width=\"117\" height=\"117\"><\/a>Some things come to an end whether we like it or not.&nbsp; Not so with projects.&nbsp; Below is an article published in ProjectTimes recently that identified some ways to ensure that projects get closed for good reasons, whether we like it or not:<\/p>\n<p>Closing out a calendar year brings to mind the challenges of closing out projects. But unlike a calendar year, the close of a project only happens with intention. All too often, it doesn\u2019t happen at all.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of conducting some kind of formal project closure are many, including a sense of accomplishment among project participants which improves productivity, organizational recognition of the value of the investment, and contributions to the corporate memory that serve as a resource for future projects. Project closure is not just a good idea, it\u2019s of value to the organization.<\/p>\n<p>My personal&nbsp;experience training for my first triathlon was inspiration for my top tips for making sure to follow through on project closure.&nbsp; <a title=\"Training for Project Closure\" href=\"https:\/\/www.projecttimes.com\/articles\/training-for-project-closure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the full article for more on training for project closure.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some things come to an end whether we like it or not.&nbsp; Not so with projects.&nbsp; Below is an article published in ProjectTimes recently that identified some ways to ensure that projects get closed for good reasons, whether we like it or not: Closing out a calendar year brings to mind the challenges of closing 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