What Is a Project Management Communication Plan?
Communication is strange. It should be so easy. You say something, someone listens and understands. But it doesn’t always work out that way, does it?
So, what do we do to make sure our words are heard and the message we’re trying to convey is comprehended and acted on correctly? That’s a tall order. You’ve probably noticed in both your person and professional life that it’s easier said than done.
But there is a way to make communication clearer. That’s right, process. If you have a project communication plan, like our free template, then you have a way to get information out to those who need it, in a way that is understandable and actionable.
The Importance of a Communication Plan
Communication isn’t just about barking directives or conveying your message, it’s also about asking questions. Communications are a two-way street, and if you’re only going one-way then you’re going to get stuck in a dead end. Okay, enough with the traffic metaphors.
There’s enough data to support the idea that communication is crucial to project success. Everything you do when managing a project is partial if not entirely a communicative process. Planning is a way to communicate your path through time to complete a series of tasks.
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Managing those tasks is a constant communicative effort with your team. And so on. You wouldn’t start a project without a plan in place, and so a communications plan is equally important, as it defines how you’re going to get the critical project information out to the people who need it, clearly and in a timely manner.
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