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- Did we do what we said we would? If not, is that OK? Are we sure? How do we know?
- Is there some really important assumption or question that we should revisit or raise? Why?
- Is the project done if there is no move to implementation? What do we do about that?
Handoff
- Did we provide all the data, information, documentation, tools they need?
- Did we train them, build their capacity, help them develop?
- Have we flagged for them the open issues, key questions, data requirements, etc?
- Have we framed an appropriate starting point for the next team?
Reconnect with stakeholders—the entire list!
- Thank yous
- Updates (thanks for talking with us earlier; here's what we ended up recommending)
- Check with client: did you understand what we said?
- Ask for feedback
- Offer feedback
List lessons learned
- For self
- For team
- Explore the emotional dimension of your reflection—recall that bad/unpleasant feelings can block learning and inquiry
Consider the MIT Sloan perspective
- Are we building, maintaining our reputation, brand via this project?
- What else could/should we do?
Use your project experience to build connections
- Network with Sloan faculty, alumns, or others it might otherwise be difficult to talk to
- Offer your experience and observations as a starting point for such conversationsther things
Other things? What do YOU want to make of the remaining time?
- Your idea here!