Project Kickoff Checklist (Premium)

Description

A rushed, disorganized kickoff sets the tone for a rushed, disorganized project. This Project Kickoff Checklist Template for Microsoft Word gives you everything needed to plan, run, and follow up on a kickoff that actually sets your project up for success — built from real Fortune 500 enterprise experience.

What You Get

• Phase 1 — Two Weeks Before: 10 preparation tasks including charter, schedule, RACI, and risk register prep

• Phase 2 — One Week Before: pre-read packages, communication plan drafting, technology checks

• Phase 3 — 24 Hours Before: final reminders, opening remarks prep, backup plan for tech failures

• Phase 4 — Three complete ready-to-use agendas: 30-minute (small projects), 60-minute (standard), and 90-minute (complex projects)

• Phase 5 — During the Meeting: real-time guidance for staying on track and capturing outcomes

• Phase 6 — After the Meeting: 10-task follow-through checklist from notes distribution to RACI updates

• Built-in Decisions Made, Parking Lot, and Action Items tracking tables

• Formal Kickoff Sign-Off table for attendee confirmation

Benefits

• Walk into kickoff fully prepared instead of improvising

• Choose the right agenda length for your project's complexity

• Capture every decision and action item without losing momentum afterward

• Set the tone for a well-run project from the very first meeting

• Never wonder "what do we do before/during/after kickoff" again

Who This Is For

• Project Managers and Program Managers

• PMP certification practitioners

• Business Analysts and Operations Leaders

• Consultants and Client-Facing PMs

• PMO leaders standardizing kickoff practices

• Anyone who has run a kickoff that felt unprepared or disorganized

File Format

• 1 fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file

• Instant digital download — file available immediately after purchase

• Compatible with Microsoft Word 2016 and later

• No special software required beyond Microsoft Word

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$5.99