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Conclusion

 

The conclusion tells the reader what was covered.

Conclusion are structured from narrow to broad. They restate argument, sum up, look at big picture

Notice the clearly defined structure in the sample conclusion below.

Although there are many team models used in today’s organisations, to be effective, the selected team model needs to ensure both personal satisfaction and clear, shared goals. ACME Chemical’s personnel fit model showed some success in the early stages, but failed to adapt to changes in the longer term. On the other hand, BJB Minerals’ opt-in, project team model provided individual incentives as well as the broader, team benefits to achieve project success. Teams were then terminated to allow for re-formations for new and emerging goals. Effective teams do achieve significant gains for organisations and as BJB Minerals’ opt-in project model demonstrates, personal validation and achievements alongside realistic goals can be more effective on a personal and company level.

Restate argument
Sum up main points
Relate to 'big picture'

[restate argument]Although there are many team models used in today’s organisations, to be effective, the selected team model needs to ensure both personal satisfaction and clear, shared goals.[end restate argument] [sum up]ACME Chemical’s personnel fit model showed some success in the early stages, but failed to adapt to changes in the longer term. On the other hand, BJB Minerals’ opt-in, project team model provided individual incentives as well as the broader, team benefits to achieve project success. Teams were then terminated to allow for re-formations for new and emerging goals.[end sum up] [relate to big picture]Effective teams do achieve significant gains for organisations and as BJB Minerals’ opt-in project model demonstrates, personal validation and achievements alongside realistic goals can be more effective on a personal and company level.[end relate to big picture]

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