Set Up a Project From Scope to Kickoff

Scenario

You have been asked to stand up a new delivery project and take it from initial scoping through kickoff. Before the team starts execution, you need to make sure the problem is clearly defined, the scope is realistic, the right stakeholders are aligned, and the team understands how the work will be delivered.

Question

Walk me through your process for setting up a project from the initial scoping phase to kickoff.