“Kill your darlings,” a maxim often attributed to Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, speaks to the challenge of letting go of things we (or someone with whom we work) value, even when they no longer serve their purpose. In our work, this can show up as programs, events, or initiatives that feel too difficult to end, regardless of whether they remain effective or deliver meaningful return on investment. This session will explore the fundamentals of change management and examine why sunsetting initiatives is often so challenging. We’ll also share real examples of programs we’ve thoughtfully discontinued, what informed those decisions, and what we learned along the way. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to advocate for the intentional phase-out of programs that are no longer delivering value.