Stop Coding Without a Plan! | Project Kickoff for Developers (Ep. 003) [Video]

Learn how to kickstart software projects the RIGHT way! In this episode, we dive deep into running an effective Project Kickoff workshop – a critical skill that separates successful developers from the rest.

What you’ll learn:
✅ Why proper project kickoffs are essential for success
✅ How to align stakeholders and define clear success criteria
✅ Techniques for mapping user journeys and identifying opportunities
✅ Proven techniques used by top tech companies
✅ Transform complex requirements into actionable plans

Watch as we transform abstract ideas into concrete plans using design thinking principles and agile best practices. Perfect for developers who want to level up their project planning skills and deliver better results.

⏱️ Timecodes:
00:00 – Introduction
05:39 – Why Project Kickoff’s matter?
07:44 – Recap of the Design Thinking Workshop
16:18 – Workshop Outline
24:38 – Workshop Agenda
25:27 – Reviewing the MVP Statement
27:11 – Activity #1: Stakeholder Alignment
38:51 – Activity #2: User Journey Mapping
51:58 – Using Generative AI, Claude to help us brainstorm user flows
01:11:33 – Preview of the next steps in Project Kickoff

🎯 Featured Workshop Activities:
– Stakeholder Alignment Exercise
– User Journey Mapping
– Success Criteria Definition
– Requirements Gathering Part of our series on building a professional developer portfolio using React.js, modern frontend practices, and design thinking methodologies.

📺 New to the series? Catch up on previous episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBB9jTUmoKcqD64jygkWaPSMYzkpm9oub

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