The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge states, “Plan Communications Management is the process of developing an appropriate approach and plan for project communications activities based on the information needs of each stakeholder or group, available organizational assets, and the needs of the project. The key benefit of this process is a documented approach to effectively and efficiently engage stakeholders by presenting relevant information in a timely manner” (Project Management Institute. 2017).  Communication in a project needs to be efficient and effective, thus requiring proper planning.  See Quincy Yarborough’s post at the link below and comment with your most effective communication strategies and how you have imbedded them in a proper project plan.

Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge. Project Management Institute, Inc.

 

All projects require communication between stakeholders. This seems simple enough, but sharing information with everyone clearly and consistently requires a plan. Without one, things become messy and stakeholders can become confused and unhappy.

That’s where communication planning comes into play.

What Is Communication Planning?

Communication planning is the process of laying out how communication will take place between team members and stakeholders, whether it be on a project, in an organization or both. In other words, managers use a communication plan to create a formal process for sharing information.

This includes creating systems of communication and an order of operations to follow. This can sound dry, but it is ultimately a creative process and should be treated as such.

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