{"id":11570,"date":"2023-09-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=11570"},"modified":"2023-07-26T17:01:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:01:39","slug":"what-you-need-to-do-after-finishing-a-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/what-you-need-to-do-after-finishing-a-project\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Do After Finishing a Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Wondering what you should do after finishing a project<\/a> at work or home? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for tips to help you wrap up things in a neat and tidy package? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve spent the last few weeks and months working on a grueling project at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are tired, weary, and exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that the last report has been turned in, the last presentation has been made, and the giant sales event<\/a> is finally over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right: the project is officially finished!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You honestly thought the day would never come, and in some ways, you almost can\u2019t believe your good fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to start a new project, any project, for that matter, as long as it isn\u2019t *that* dreaded project\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, as tempting as it may be to simply jump on the next assignment, you should take a moment or two to regroup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, you’ll find a few tips to help you successfully close the doors on a completed project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the time to wrap-up these items will not only help you be more organized at the office<\/a>, but will hopefully save you from (or at least drastically reduce) bothersome problems or issues arising from your recently completed project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archive and save project materials.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that your project is finished, what are you going to do with all those files<\/a>, drawings, books, sketches, reports, binders, and presentation decks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave \u2018em sitting around your desk? Of course not! It\u2019s important to carefully store your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save and archive final versions of your work, be it hardcopy or digital format, and make sure to save these versions in a safe place on your computer or in your workstation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archive any supportive emails, texts, or other documents on your computer or phone, and be sure to shred, recycle or delete any sensitive paper materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve borrowed any tools, materials, or files, be sure to return items as necessary and place items back in their proper storage locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also clear your desk<\/a> of any remnants of the project. This ensures you can begin work on your next project with a true clean slate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrap up finances.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to money and any finances related to your project, the sooner you take care of things, the better! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want to find yourself several thousand dollars short in three months\u2019 time, or find out that you never paid out that 20K invoice to a vendor (ouch). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides, the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to recall minute details and sort through the complexities of your finances. And who wants to spend time doing that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take some time now to settle all financial obligations from your project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have several unpaid invoices hanging about that need to be paid? Can you check on the status of a payment? Do you need to balance out and reconcile your accounts in-house and bank accounts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicate with others.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Communication is key whenever you\u2019re working on project. It\u2019s also important when you\u2019ve actually finished a project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to make sure everyone involved in the project, from colleagues, to coworkers, to contributors, to clients, and vendors, understands that the project has been successfully completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may find it helpful to hold a final meeting<\/a> or conference call with your group to bring everyone up to speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, you may only need to send a brief \u201cProject Completed\u201d or \u201cThank You\u201d email to the group to let them know the work has been completed satisfactorily and to thank them for their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter which method you choose, make sure you get in touch with people! <\/span>This way, there will be no doubt whatsoever as to where the project stands \u2014 everyone will know it is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate your hard work.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve worked long and hard on your project<\/a> and you deserve to celebrate your accomplishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to throw a giant party in honor of your achievements (you can certainly do so, if you like), but be sure to do something nice for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could treat yourself to lunch at your favorite restaurant, buy a new book, go to the movies, head to the spa, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re at it, you should also take the time to update your professional achievement files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you add this work project to your resume, C.V., portfolio, website, or use it as a case study? Write down<\/a> your accomplishments while the project is still fresh in your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about you? What project or projects have you recently completed? Join the conversation and leave a comment below! <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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