I Love Kickoff: How to create a successful project culture from the first meeting.

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HATE
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HATE
SPORTS.
I
DON’T
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SPORTS.
I
DON’T
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UNDERSTAND
SPORTS.
I
DON’T
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How to create a
successful project culture,
from the first meeting.
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Does a great kickoff meeting
guarantee a great project?
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Does a great kickoff meeting
guarantee a great project?
NO!
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Does a great kickoff meeting
guarantee a great project?
NO!
Does a lousy kickoff
guarantee project problems?
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Does a great kickoff meeting

guarantee a great project?
NO!
Does a lousy kickoff
guarantee project problems?
YES.
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First impressions
are powerful &
lasting.
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First impressions
are powerful &
lasting.
Roles are
unclear or hidden.
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First impressions
are powerful &
lasting.

Roles are
unclear or hidden.
Time & money
is wasted.
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Trust.
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Good Meeting Design
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Meeting Basics
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Is a neutral servant
Doesn’t evaluate
Doesn’t contribute
Coordinates/Manages
Facilitator
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Is a neutral servant
Doesn’t evaluate
Doesn’t contribute
Coordinates/Manages

Facilitator

Creates group memory
Records publicly
Is silent
Follows up afterwards
Recorder