Project Kickoff Checklist

Start projects with alignment instead of assumptions.

Checklist steps

  1. Confirm scope and deliverables

    Written and signed. Note what is out of scope.

  2. Identify stakeholders and decision makers

    One accountable owner on each side.

  3. Build the plan and milestones

    Dates, dependencies and critical path.

  4. Log risks and assumptions

    Owner and mitigation for each.

  5. Set up tools and access

    Project space, files, chat and permissions.

  6. Agree communication cadence

    Weekly update, monthly review, escalation route.

  7. Run the kickoff meeting and record it

    Share notes and actions within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 335 minutes end to end once the team knows the steps. Times per step are listed above.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Save it to LemPlates and you can add, remove or reorder steps, assign owners and set due dates.

How often should this be run?

Run it every time the process happens and review the steps at least every six months.