The project is approaching its completion as team members begin to complete their tasks. You, as the project manager, still have a number of activities to complete and are focused on these events. One day, a team member comes to you and notes that others on the team are beginning to worry about whether they will have new work once the project has been completed. You realize that no thought has been given to one of the key responsibilities you have in the Closing phase of the project helping to find new opportunities for your team members.

Instructions:

• Answer the following: (a) Why is it important that the project manager facilitate the process of finding new assignments for team members once the project has been completed? (b) What is the risk of NOT helping find new assignments for team members?