Recently, I had to start a new project with an estimated timeline of 12 months. With many of the project team members being contractors who are new to the company, the most important thing to do, after having an approved budget, is to plan for a proper kickoff workshop.

It serves an important purpose for many reasons. Some are:

• to help with on-boarding of new team members
• to establish the vision and objectives
• to show the expected timelines with milestones
• to explain the roles and responsibilities of team members and steercom members
• to establish the governance framework and recommended way of working
• to give guidance on tools and techniques to be used

Below you will find an Infographic with 10 steps for a successful kickoff. If you take the time to plan and prepare well for the project kickoff, you will have a great start with excited and motivated team members.

Infographic brought to you by Wrike virtual project manager