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Complete the Cycle
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Complete the cycle = work isn't finished when the main action ends.
A meeting needs follow-up. A decision needs execution. A mistake needs correction. A task needs verification. The loop closes when the downstream work is done.
Example
Parent-teacher night ended with “we'll email the action plan.” By Friday, half the parents never got it. Complete the cycle was the recap sent before anyone left the parking lot — names, dates, who owns what.
Note Relationships
| Relationship | Wikilink | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| contradicts | Minimum Viable Product | when closing every loop blocks shipping the smallest useful slice |
| extends | Accountability | Named owners close loops; vague agreement doesn't |
| extends | Attention to Detail | Verification is where sloppy handoffs die |
| extends | Finish Strong | The tail of the job is part of finishing |
| extends | Follow-Through | Promises mean the steps after the promise |
| extends | Pressure Reveals Weakness | Under load, people drop the follow-up first |
| extends | The Trusted Inbox | Capture the next action or the loop stays open |
| implements | Weekly Review Checklists | Sunday pass catches cycles left hanging |
