Team Liftoffs Canvas - Team & Project Kickoff

"Every team needs a Liftoff" - Whether you're starting a new team, a new project, or rebooting one that's gone off track, the Team Liftoffs canvas gives you the activities, tools and structure to start well—from day one.

Based on the book, "Liftoff - Start and Sustain Agile Teams", by Diana Larsen and Ainsley Nies, this canvas (co-created together with Diana) provides you with practical activities to help you charter your team for the best possible start. This canvas helps you lead meaningful conversations about why you're here, how you’ll work together, and how to avoid the common traps that derail momentum.

Perfect for:

• Team leads and coaches facilitating their first team kickoff

• Programme managers launching ambitious new initiatives

• Project sponsors scaling their agile enterprise

• Agile coaches and transformation leads

• Anyone wishing for a better way to start than “just another calendar invite”

What it helps your team do:

• Align on shared purpose and delivery outcomes

• Clarify team roles, agreements, and expectations

• Uncover hidden tensions or needs early

• Create energy, buy-in, and a shared sense of momentum

• Avoid potential drift, disconnect, or dysfunction that often shows up weeks later

Use this template to guide your next:

• Team kickoff

• Team reset or turnaround

• New business, side-hustle or start-up

• Project pivot

Compatible with agile frameworks and geared towards high-performing teams.

Use it to launch your next team—and start strong. Because how you start determines how you continue.

Liftoff!