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Elizeu Antonio Manager for Network Operations| MSTelcom Luanda, Angola
What is the kickoff meeting importance in terms of project characteristic (small, medium or large) and project size (cost, duration, complexity and related parameters)?
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Juan Gabriel Gantiva Vergara IT PMO Manager| Private Madrid, Spain
It is very important because it allows everyone involved to know first hand what the project is about, the different stakeholders are known, the rules of the project are defined and communicated, interested parties can ask about the project and have a better understanding.
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May 27, 2018 7:01 PM
Elizeu Antonio
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Juan, thanks for your comments.
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Cheikh FAYE Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Expert, CEO and owner| Eurêka Technologies Dakar, Senegal
The kickoff meeting beyond gathering project manager, sponsor and stakeholders and making them know each other, illuminates the path for the future by helping pave the way.
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May 27, 2018 7:02 PM
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FAYE, thanks for your comments.
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Elizeu Antonio Manager for Network Operations| MSTelcom Luanda, Angola
Mar 05, 2018 8:18 AM
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It is very important because it allows everyone involved to know first hand what the project is about, the different stakeholders are known, the rules of the project are defined and communicated, interested parties can ask about the project and have a better understanding.
Juan, thanks for your comments.
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Elizeu Antonio Manager for Network Operations| MSTelcom Luanda, Angola
Mar 05, 2018 8:50 AM
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The kickoff meeting beyond gathering project manager, sponsor and stakeholders and making them know each other, illuminates the path for the future by helping pave the way.
FAYE, thanks for your comments.
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Tamer Zeyad Sadiq Assistant Cost Manager| Turner & Townsend Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Kick off meeting is very important !!! A lot of PMP exam asks related to this topic. The kick off meeting happens after the plan approval and before execution process to ensure stakeholder commitment and understand the project goals as per PMP exam outline!!!!
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Kevin Drake Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Feb 05, 2018 10:01 PM
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You are getting everyone on the same page and formally getting their COMMITMENT
YOu are most welcome
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Joao Sarmento Senior Project/Program Manager| UNITEL Luanda, Luanda, Angola
A project always reminds me of a rowing/racing boats. The PM acts as the coxwain who steers the boat and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers, through communication with the team.
The Kick-of-Meeting helps you make sure that the boat goes faster because every rower is onboard and rowing in the same direction.
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Dec 17, 2018 4:04 PM
Elizeu Antonio
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João, thanks for your comments.
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Elizeu Antonio Manager for Network Operations| MSTelcom Luanda, Angola
Dec 17, 2018 1:04 PM
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A project always reminds me of a rowing/racing boats. The PM acts as the coxwain who steers the boat and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers, through communication with the team.
The Kick-of-Meeting helps you make sure that the boat goes faster because every rower is onboard and rowing in the same direction.
João, thanks for your comments.
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