Q: Generally, how long should a kick-off meeting last?
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Q: How long should a kick-off meeting typically last?
- About one hour
- Less than 20 minutes
- One full work day
- Two-hours, and extend if attendees have questions
Explanation: A meeting to start things off should be comparable to the first act of a fantastic show: it should be lengthy enough to properly introduce everyone and the topic at hand, but not so long that everyone starts looking at their watches. Aim for the sweet spot, which is between one and two hours. The presentation was just the right length to cover all of the fundamentals, but it was also just the right length to hold everyone’s interest and get them ready to tackle the project.
