Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective of the kickoff call?

• A. Agree on the success criteria and high-level timelines
• B. Schedule a discovery session and midway sync
• C. Ensure access to the pre-discovery questionnaire(s)and Project Planning board
• D. Define the project scope and boundaries

Answer: (A)

Kickoff calls are about getting the project ready to start: making sure everyone has access to the right tools and documents, setting up the next steps, and clearly outlining what will be included and what isn’t. Scheduling the discovery session and a midway sync fits here because it establishes the cadence and timing for gathering requirements and checking in as the project unfolds. Ensuring access to the pre-discovery questionnaire and the Project Planning board is also a practical setup step, making sure the team can begin collecting information and tracking work immediately. Defining the project scope and boundaries is a fundamental part of kickoff to prevent scope creep and keep the team aligned on what’s in scope from day one.

Agreeing on the success criteria and high-level timelines, however, is typically addressed in later planning or discovery phases where you confirm measurable success metrics and rough schedules based on gathered information and stakeholder input. It relies on more detailed inputs than what’s usually established at the kickoff, which is why it isn’t listed as a kickoff objective.