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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

Project Kickoff Meeting

A meeting at the start of planning or execution that communicates objectives, gains commitment, and explains stakeholder roles.

Definition

In smaller projects it follows the charter and planning; in larger ones there may be a kickoff at the start of each phase. It aligns team and stakeholders on goals, approach, and expectations.

Example

The PM presents the charter, roles, and communication cadence to the team and stakeholders.

Exam tip

Kickoff typically occurs at the end of planning or start of executing on PMP scenarios.

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