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Project Kickoff Checklist
Start projects with alignment instead of assumptions.
Confirm scope and deliverables
Written and signed. Note what is out of scope.
~45 min
Identify stakeholders and decision makers
One accountable owner on each side.
~30 min
Build the plan and milestones
Dates, dependencies and critical path.
~90 min
Log risks and assumptions
Owner and mitigation for each.
~45 min
Set up tools and access
Project space, files, chat and permissions.
~45 min
Agree communication cadence
Weekly update, monthly review, escalation route.
~20 min
Run the kickoff meeting and record it
Share notes and actions within 24 hours.
~60 min
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