The Importance of a Great Finish
You have to finish strong, every time.
By Kate Matsudaira
Have you ever felt super excited about the start of a project, but as time went on your excitement (and motivation) started to wane?
Unfortunately, not all work is created equal. It is often the work through the bulk of a project that is not remembered or recognized.
The work that tends to be remembered from any given project is the work that happened last. It is the final step that most people will think of, because it happened most recently. This is especially true of the people who have the most power over your promotions and future opportunities, who don't see what you accomplish day to day. They just see the results.
I have worked with hundreds of engineers during my career, and I have seen this happen over and over again. Projects start with a bang and end with a whimper, and the people on the team are surprised when their hard work isn't viewed as positively as they think it should be. .... "
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