IMPLEMENTATION 276. Be Frankenstein When the final product is ready to launch, hold a “mad scientist” ceremony where you “turn on the switch.” 277. Record a Captain’s Log Keep a “Captain’s Log” throughout the implementation on how you feel about it and what has and hasn’t worked1. 278. Leave a Mark Leave your own personal mark on a project with your name or initials hidden somewhere in the solution. 279. Collect Autographs If getting sign–off from a sponsor or board, have them sign–off in an “autograph book.” Include the autographs of the people who worked on it as well. 1 Captain’s log, stardate 66265.8, I’m finally updating text that said “INSERT ACTUAL STARDATE HERE” with the actual stardate. 144