Kickoff Meeting

What is the best way to start the project? Even a short and informal kickoff meeting improves project success and decreases time wasted, but make sure you schedule it so that all team members can attend.

At the kickoff meeting, review the following areas:

  • Project team members and roles

  • Goals and requirements of the project

  • Customer, team, and corporate perspectives for this project

  • Timelines and other resources

  • Potential risks

  • Successful outcomes

The kickoff meeting is also your opportunity to build team enthusiasm for the project and its success. Set a positive tone, allow time for questions, and keep the discussion at a high level. You can fill in the lower-level details later in separate discussions.

The kickoff meeting also serves as ...

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