The Keys to a Successful Season Kickoff Meeting
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Always have a formal agenda for your kickoff meeting, share it beforehand, and stick to the schedule to demonstrate professionalism.
Make your kickoff meeting experiential; incorporate activities like obstacle courses or digging holes to engage your team actively.
Empower your team members by having them lead sections of the meeting; it builds trust and allows them to shine.
Share more information than you might be comfortable with, including financial insights like gross margins or receivable challenges, to foster transparency and engagement.
After the meeting, debrief with your leadership team using a 'start, stop, keep' framework to continuously improve future gatherings.
Use your kickoff meeting as an opportunity to consistently tell stories of successful team members and provide concrete examples of growth opportunities within your company.
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