IDG Contributor Network: Boost staff morale with an annual IT kickoff meeting

Leading up to every new year there is a sense of a fresh start and optimism. It is a great time to take advantage of this positive feeling most of us have by holding an annual IT kickoff meeting.An annual kickoff meeting offers many advantages that can help jump start your year on a positive note. Here are some of my favorites:Rally the troops
Build teamwork
Share past year accomplishments
Reinforce IT mission and the importance of IT
Focus on new year objectives
Educate
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