JOURNAL ARTICLE
The Right Way to Sunset a Project.
Published In: Harvard Business Review, 2025, v. 103, n. 6. P. 43 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: LEONARD, GERALD 3 of 3
Abstract
Many organizations excel at launching projects but struggle with ending them effectively. High-performing teams treat project closure with the same intentionality as the kickoff, formally announcing the end, celebrating contributions, and reflecting on outcomes to capture lessons. By reclaiming resources, repurposing valuable work, and integrating insights into knowledge repositories, leaders can turn project sunsets into opportunities for strategic reinvestment and organizational learning. This approach fosters transparency, reinforces accountability, and builds a culture where reflection and reuse drive innovation and long-term enterprise intelligence.
Additional Information
- Source:Harvard Business Review. 2025/11, Vol. 103, Issue 6, p43
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Business and Management
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0017-8012
- Accession Number:188661118
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