Certain events or situations in a project may prompt the need for an additional kickoff (often called a “re-kickoff” or “reset” meeting).
These situations usually involve significant changes or new phases that could impact the project’s direction, alignment, or momentum.
Here are common scenarios that might justify another kickoff:
✅ Major scope changes
✅ Project pause/hold and restart
✅ Stakeholder changes
✅ Transition to new project phase
✅ Significant organizational change
✅ New technologies or processes introduced
✅ Project in crisis mode
The main benefit of a kickoff is to set/get expectations and improve stakeholder alignment.
The items in the above list can result in major project issues if they aren’t managed properly. Holding an additional kickoff is a great way to minimize the impact of these events/situations on project health.
When else would you recommend having an additional kickoff meeting during a project?
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