IDG Contributor Network: 5 key steps to a proper project kickoff

There are some critical things that need to be done well on your project engagements. Communication – good, effective, efficient communication – is key to project success and probably one of the most important things the project manager does throughout the engagement. Good, complete requirements are the lifeblood of the project. Without accurate, complete requirements that are well-documented and easily reference-able, the project will not likely stay on budget or on time and may be