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Friday Closeout and the Kindness of Done
An editorial on closure, note-taking, finishing well, and making Monday easier for future-you and the team.
Friday is for closure. Clearing small debris now makes Monday kinder for everyone.
Close the loop
Fifteen minute closeout
- Close the Done column and archive what no longer needs to live on the board.
- Write one line of notes on anything you will pick up next week.
- Thank one person for a quiet contribution that made work easier.
“Kindness is administrative.”
What to write down
A single line of context for Monday future you is enough. Write the next physical action and where the work lives.
Make Monday lighter
- Comment on any card you will pick up with the first step you will take.
- Send a two sentence status to any stakeholder waiting to hear from you.
- Note any dependency you will need to ask for on Monday and draft the ask now.