Discover the art of project closeout with our insightful narrative, "Final Chapters, New Beginnings: Strategies for Motivating the Team and Managing Departures." Ideal for chiefs of party, this discussion offers practical strategies to motivate your team and manage departures gracefully as you wrap up a USAID-funded project. Learn how to honor your team’s legacy, empower their future, and maintain a spirit of possibility through the transition. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking to transform project endings into powerful springboards for future success. Discover how to leave a lasting legacy and inspire continuous growth, all within a pivotal 90-day leadership transition.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.