project management glossary

key success indicators (ksi)

 See Key Performance Indicators

kickback

 Any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind which is provided, directly or indirectly, to any individual or contractor for the purpose of improperly obtaining or for rewarding favorable treatment typically in connection with some form of contract.

kick-off

 See Initiation.

kick-off meeting

 Ideally, a workshop type meeting in which the principle stakeholders and participants in the project are briefed on the goals and objectives of the project, how it will be organized, etc. and who are then able to contribute to its planning, assignment of responsibilities, target dates, etc.

 A meeting of representatives of all groups involved in the project execution, to come to a common understanding of the project responsibilities, scope of work and safety program.