{"product_id":"project-kickoff-hassan-osman-9781795072175","title":"Project Kickoff: How to Run a Successful Project Kickoff Meeting in Easy Steps","description":"Do you know \u003cb\u003ehow to kick off a project\u003c\/b\u003e effectively? Are you confused about what you should cover in your \u003cb\u003ekick off meeting presentation\u003c\/b\u003e?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject Kickoff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to \u003cb\u003erun a successful kickoff meeting in simple steps\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a project manager who leads teams on customer-facing projects, then this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cb\u003esuper-short book\u003c\/b\u003e that'll help you spend less time on preparing for your kickoff meeting, and more time on delivering it. It also includes \u003cb\u003edownloadable templates and scripts\u003c\/b\u003e that will help you save time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's a partial list of what's covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to include in your project kickoff agenda, and who to share it with before your external kickoff meeting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to kickoff a meeting the right way by running through the agenda and having brief introductions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to leverage your project sponsor to motivate the team. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to list out the project goals, along with your project assumptions and constraints to avoid any potential miscommunication down the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best practices of including a team organization chart and a high-level schedule so that you manage expectations the right way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy you should cover a change management process and communication plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to end a project kickoff meeting properly by including a next steps section and a Q\u0026amp;A session.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most important thing you should do after your project kickoff meeting ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA downloadable sample project kickoff agenda and project kickoff template.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three sections: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I: Before Your Project Kickoff Meeting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft the Agenda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGather Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the Presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold an Internal Kickoff Meeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchedule the External Kickoff Meeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II: During Your Project Kickoff Meeting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome and Rundown of Agenda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroductions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject Sponsor Update\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject Goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam Organization Chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Level Schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject Assumptions and Constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange Management Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilestone Signoff and Invoicing Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Update\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ\u0026amp;A Session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III: After Your Project Kickoff Meeting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend an Update\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow Up on Action Items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Bonus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a free bonus for purchasing this book, you'll get a \u003cb\u003eFree Project Kickoff Meeting Template\u003c\/b\u003e ppt (a PowerPoint file) that helps you save time in creating your own. You'll also get a \u003cb\u003eFree Project Kickoff Meeting Agenda Template\u003c\/b\u003e (MS Word format) that you can copy and paste and modify for your own team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould you like to learn more?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ci\u003eProject Kickoff\u003c\/i\u003e now to get started.\u003cbr\u003eScroll to the top and click on the \"\u003cb\u003ebuy button\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hassan Osman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1795072172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781795072175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.14d","brand":"Hassan Osman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44077448855807,"sku":"9781795072175","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bf7f193d-81e3-4d9e-93df-ab905df01b62.jpg?v=1685470042","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/project-kickoff-hassan-osman-9781795072175","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}