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**This is a short course (approx 1 hour long) that gives you everything you need to know about how to lead project kickoff meetings with your team**Learn simple concepts that help you improve your facilitation and communication skills, and become a better team leader through easy kickoff meeting tactics. Master Simple Tips That You Can Implement StraightawayWhat to include in your project kickoff agenda, and who to share it with before your external kickoff meeting.How to kick off a meeting the right way by running through the agenda and having brief introductions. How to leverage your project sponsor to motivate the team. How to list out the project goals, along with your project assumptions and constraints to avoid any potential miscommunication down the line.The best practices of including a team organization chart and a high-level schedule so that you manage expectations the right way.Why you should cover a change management process and communication plan.How to end a project kickoff meeting properly by including a next steps section and a Q & A session.The most important thing you should do after your project kickoff meeting ends.A downloadable sample project kickoff agenda and project kickoff template.Content and OverviewThe course contains over 23 lectures and 70 minutes of content. It is designed for any project manager or team leader who plans on running project kickoff meetings for their clients or customers. The content includes three main sections (before your meeting, during your meeting, and after your meeting), and each section includes simple steps that you can follow. The course is delivered in a format that is easily digestible for busy professionals (each video lecture is around 3 to 5 minutes long). The course also includes two free downloadable templates (included in the materials):A Free Project Kickoff Meeting Template (in MS PowerPoint format) that helps you save time in creating your ownA Free Project Kickoff Meeting Agenda Template (in MS Word format) that you can copy and paste and modify for your own teamHere's are the steps that are covered in the course:BEFORE Your Project Kickoff MeetingStep 1: Draft the AgendaStep 2: Gather FeedbackStep 3: Prepare the PresentationStep 4: Hold an Internal Kickoff MeetingStep 5: Schedule the External Kickoff MeetingDURING Your Project Kickoff MeetingStep 1: Welcome and Rundown of AgendaStep 2: IntroductionsStep 3: Project Sponsor UpdateStep 4: Project GoalsStep 5: Team Organization ChartStep 6: High-Level ScheduleStep 7: Project Assumptions and ConstraintsStep 8: Communication PlanStep 9: Change Management ProcessStep 10: Milestone Signoff, Technical Update, and Other Considerations [Optional]Step 11: Next Steps, Q & A Session, and Wrap UpAFTER Your Project Kickoff MeetingStep 1: Send an UpdateStep 2: Follow up on ActionsBy the end of this course, you'll be armed with a comprehensive end-to-end process that you can implement right away to help you prepare for your kickoff meetings.There are no requirements necessary to enroll in the course, and you can learn the material at your own pace.------------------------------------Student Testimonials:★★★★★ "Great overview for the new & experienced project/program manager Great examples with words & templates to use." - Linda Baughman★★★★★ "Excellent stuff, 100% pure on-topic content. Thanks." - Marcin Czajkowski★★★★★ "Lots of good practical tips. I've been running kick-off meetings for several years and this course was a great refresher. I'll use the materials as a checklist from now on. Thanks." - Natasja Castro★★★★★ "Very Informative and will use these suggested tips ASAP. Thank you!" - Joe Luce------------------------------------30 Day Money Back GuaranteeIf you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you may return the course within 30 days of the purchase date.Ready to Start?Click on the "Enroll Now" or "Buy Now" button in the top right corner of this page and start learning how to have effective meetings.

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