A kick-off meeting is a gathering of all the stakeholders in a business project in order to define the goals, scope, timeline, resources and deliverables of the project. It is an opportunity for everyone involved to have a clear understanding of the project’s purpose and objectives and to share their individual and collective ideas. This type of meeting is also essential for getting everyone enthusiastic and motivated about the project, as enthusiasm is contagious when discussion is facilitated in an engaging manner. The kick-off meeting sets the direction and momentum for successful projects.