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Kickoff Meeting
PronunciationKIK-off MEET-ing
Definition
A kickoff meeting is the first formal meeting between the service provider and the client held after a contract is signed. Its purpose is to align on project goals, establish communication channels, and define the initial workflow.
Where you hear it
Project management discussions, client onboarding, and initial project planning phases.
Examples
We scheduled a kickoff meeting to discuss the project timeline and deliverables.
Please prepare the project requirements document for our upcoming kickoff meeting.
Common mistake
Treating the kickoff meeting as a casual chat rather than a structured session to set expectations, which often leads to scope creep later on.
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