Master the art of the project kickoff meeting. A kickoff shapes expectations more than any other early meeting. This episode explains the essential elements of a clear, disciplined kickoff deck, from goals and scope to governance and schedule outline. It also covers how to run the meeting, how to manage dominant personalities, and how to close with concrete alignment rather than polite nods.

Project Management in Practice Series

This episode is part of a structured series that organizes episodes into a coherent curriculum for practising project managers. It keeps each episode self-contained while allowing listeners to follow a logical progression from project initiation to delivery control. Each focuses on a concrete, practical aspect of day-to-day project delivery.