This is a document that provides a template for creating a project kick-off report. These
reports need to be fashioned in a manner that puts readers and major stakeholders at
ease and the stakeholders should sense that everything is under control. These reports
typically include the objectives of the project, scope of the project, project requirements,
involved parties, timeline of key deliverables, milestones, contingency plans, and
budgets. This document should be used by small businesses or other entities that want
to create a customized and professional project kick-off report.
Project Management
Project Kick-Off Report
2010
Table of Contents
Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Objectives of the Project ............................................................................................................. 4
Scope of Project ........................................................................................................................... 5
Project Requirements .................................................................................................................. 5
Involved Parties and Their Responsibilities ................................................................................. 6
Timeline of Key Deliverables and Meetings ................................................................................ 7
Milestones ................................................................................................................................... 8
Contingency Plans........................................................................................................................ 8
Budget.......................................................................................................................................... 9
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Summary
Kick-off reports should be jam packed full of bits and pieces of information and presented in an
upbeat tone. The reports need to be fashioned in a manner that puts readers and major
stakeholders at ease. After perusing the information, the readers should immediately feel and
sense that everything is under control; with future and subsequent updates to the report be
reviewed more readily.
Objectives of the Project
Give an overview of the events and circumstances that brought about the inception of the
project.
Provide general information about the research that was conducted:
Describe the methods that were used for gathering your data:
Surveys or canvasses that were held
Promotional offers given
Describe the research that was undertaken to address the following:
The location
The venue
Staffing requirements
Giv