F05 – Celebrate!

This management activity belongs to the Project Closure group. This activity group is done when the product of the project is complete, or when you decide to cancel the project.

Now, it’s time to have a celebration for the team members, or for the whole organization. After this management activity, the project team will be released.

Purpose

This is an investment for future projects, as it reminds people that they are all working toward the same goal.

Common pitfalls

Make sure it’s a memorable and enjoyable event, and not a dry corporate event with long speeches.

Principles

The following principles play a significant role in this management activity:

NUP4: Remember that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
NUP5: Don’t do anything without a clear purpose