The kickoff aligns everyone and builds momentum.

Kickoff agenda:

1. Introductions (5 min) - Who is who
2. Project recap (10 min) - Goals, scope, success criteria
3. Process overview (10 min) - How we will work together
4. Timeline walkthrough (10 min) - Key dates and milestones
5. Q&A (10 min) - Address concerns early
6. Next steps (5 min) - Immediate actions for both sides

Record the call. Send notes within 24 hours.