Celebrate project success

After you formally closeout your projects don’t forget to celebrate! This is an important final step for all projects to thank your team for all their hard work. If possible include some funding for the celebration within your project budget.

Here are some possible ways to celebrate:

1. Bonuses
2. Head to a go-cart track or mini golf for some youthful fun
3. Get together for cocktails and dinner
4. Cake in the conference room
5. For on the cheap you can print off certificates of thanks for your team members

Don’t forget to publicly thank each of your team members and summarize the project for the organization. Finally, if possible due to the number of team members, take some time to stop by each person’s desk or give them a call to thank them (don’t forget the softskills)

Links:

http://www.builderau.com.au/strategy/projectmanagement/soa/How-to-celebrate-team-success/0,339028292,320269905,00.htm

http://ryanendres.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-keep-project-managers.html

http://thesavvypm.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/how-to-celebrate-success-throughout-your-projects/