Kickoff Meeting
A kickoff meeting is a meeting that happens at the start of a project or initiative to set the tone, set goals, and get everyone on the same page. Usually, everyone who has an interest in the project, such as the project manager, team members, and clients or customers, attends the meeting. The goal of the first meeting is:
Describe everyone who is working on the project.
Look over the project’s goals and scope.
Figure out who will do what and how.
Make a project schedule and goals.
Find the risks and possible problems.
Set goals for communication and working together
Set up a plan for measuring success and keeping track of progress
During the kickoff meeting, it’s important to make sure everyone is happy and ready to work together. Encourage everyone to talk freely and take part in the meeting. This will help make sure that everyone is working towards the same goals and is on the same page. Also, it’s a good idea to send out an agenda and any other relevant materials, like project plans or timelines, before the meeting. This will help people come ready to talk and take part in the discussion.
Usage
It is used in initiating the project