Early Project Termination

Bill Carmody discusses the concept of early project termination, explaining that it occurs when a project is stopped before its natural conclusion due to various reasons such as resource shifts or organizational changes. He outlines the steps to manage this situation, including notifying the team, documenting completed work, and assessing the impact on resources and costs. The project manager's role is to ensure a clean closure, making it possible to reuse resources or apply completed work to other projects. Despite the challenges, early termination is manageable with proper documentation and communication.

What are some reasons that might lead to early project termination?

What is the first order of business when a project is terminated early?

How should team members track their work up to the point of termination?

What should a project manager focus on after an early termination?

What can be done with reusable resources or completed work after a project is terminated early?