In some ways I think it is easy to leave a high performing team because you know you have been successful in your goals and may have resolution to what you and hoped to accomplished. When clear norms are established it may be easy if all members disband but if it is only a member the remaining people can feel a little lost and unsure how to replace the component of the vacating member. The group which I participated in that was hardest to leave was the team I formed in the first year as a Director. While the first year was extremely difficult I worked with a wonderful assistant Director and Center board and together we were able to save and reform a struggling school. After seven years together it was hard to relocate and face new challenges wondering if I would have that sort of performance in another group. I think it was toughest because we had overcome so much. As a closing ritual I was given a going away party which was sweet but difficult for me. I tend to get nostalgic and I prefer goodbyes to be quick and without a big to do. I have enjoyed getting to know and interacting with many of the same people from class to class in this Master’s program. I hope to keep many as contacts and would love to network with them in the future. I think adjourning is necessary as it closes a chapter and frees us to meet new challenges, which is the way we can grow as professionals