Important Issues To Discuss In The First Project Meeting

March 17, 2008 | Author: PM Hut | Filed under: Communications Management

Important Issues To Discuss In The First Project Meeting
By Keith Mathis - PM Expert Live

When you begin meeting with your project team, there are some foundational issues you must discuss to set the correct tone. These items set the proper roles, responsibilities, and expectations for each team member. If these issues are not addressed, some may unintentionally do their own thing and hurt the productivity of the team.

Issues To Discuss

  • State the details of the project.
  • Explain areas in which you are expecting direction and leadership from others.
  • Explain how the project should lookat completion.
  • Point out major areas to analyze, brainstorm, and discuss.
  • Explain all mandated dates, signoffs, and checkpoints.
  • Set a time to create a code of conduct.

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