IWU An Effective Kickoff Meeting Discussion – Description
Introduction to Project Management
Getting Started
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to discuss project management concepts, such as project initiation and the kickoff meeting, with your classmates and your instructor. In this workshop, you will submit a discussion post sharing your thoughts on how to plan and conduct an effective project kickoff meeting with your stakeholders and the value it has for initiation and project success.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
Examine project charter inputs such as the business case and statement of work.
Outline the components of and purpose for the charter.
Develop a project charter.
Resources
Textbook: Agile Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Using an Agile Approach
Textbook: PMP Exam Prep
Video: How to Write a Project Management Charter
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Article: A Well-Planned Kickoff Meeting Sets the Tone for a Successful Project
Article: Follow These Steps to Conduct an Effective Project Kickoff Meeting
Background Information
Now that you can identify the importance of project initiation processes and the development of a well-defined project charter, you will consider how valuable an effective kickoff meeting can be for project success. Additionally, you will share your recommendations for how to properly plan for the project kickoff meeting, conduct the kickoff meeting, and explain its value and significance for project initiation.
Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
In the Agile Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Using an Agile Approach, Chapter 5: Establishing a Shared Vision:
Agile Chartering
Definition of Done
Agile Modeling
Wireframes
Personas
In PMP Exam Prep, Chapter 4- Integration, Direct and Manage Project Work
Read these articles:
“A Well-Planned Kickoff Meeting Sets the Tone for a Successful Project”
“Follow These Steps to Conduct an Effective Project Kickoff Meeting”
Watch the video “How to Write a Project Management Charter” (5:01)
Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following prompts:
As a project manager, how would you plan for an effective kickoff meeting? Be as specific as possible.
Be sure to address communication protocol for messages prior to the meeting and your plan for conducting the meeting itself.
Explain the value of holding a kickoff meeting within the context of project initiation.
Your initial post is due Day Three of the workshop, and should be a minimum of 200 words.
Properly cite and reference one or more of the workshop’s sources in your original post.
All references and citations should be in APA format.
Review the APA Style page for information on how to cite sources and format citations and references properly.
You may also review the OCLS Evaluating Sources page to see the criteria for credible Internet research websites.
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