I was recently involved in a project where a team member was moving to a different company and had several critical tasks that the project depended on. We developed a strategy that ensured that we would minimize any potential delays due to the change when we replaced him. First, we made his incoming tasks as top priorities. All other team members were required to provide their deliverables that were required for Bruce’s tasks. In the same time, the replacement associate had to dedicate most of his time looking over Bruce’s shoulder to pick up on the skills needed to perform each tasks efficiently and successfully. Lastly, Bruce agreed to be available via phone and email if any consultation was necessary. With all of this together, we made a rather risky transition flow as smoothly as possible.