Project Communication Plan Strategy

Last Updated: April 28, 2024

Project Communication Plan Strategy


This Project Communication Plan Strategy is a guide for ensuring efficient, clear, and continuous communication throughout the lifecycle of a project. It’s designed to be adaptable for various types of projects.

Communication Objectives

  • Clarity: Provide clear and understandable information.
  • Consistency: Maintain regular and reliable communication.
  • Transparency: Share complete and honest information.
  • Inclusivity: Ensure all stakeholders are considered and informed.

Stakeholder Identification

Stakeholder Group Interest in Project Preferred Communication Method
Project Team Execution and updates Meetings, Emails, Slack
Clients Progress and outcomes Formal reports, presentations
Management Strategic alignment Briefings, dashboards
Suppliers Logistics, timelines Emails, phone calls

Communication Tools and Channels

  • Emails: For formal and documented communication.
  • Meetings: Regular and ad-hoc meetings for discussions and decision-making.
  • Instant Messaging (e.g., Slack): For quick, informal communication.
  • Project Management Tools (e.g., Asana, Trello): For task tracking and updates.

Communication Plan Matrix

Information Type Sender Receiver Frequency Channel
Project Updates Project Manager Stakeholders Weekly Email, Meetings
Risk and Issue Reports Risk Manager Project Manager As needed Email, Dashboard
Financial Summaries Finance Team Management Monthly Email, Presentation
Stakeholder Feedback All Team Members Project Manager Quarterly Survey, Meeting

Feedback and Adaptation

  • Continuous Feedback: Encourage ongoing feedback from all stakeholders.
  • Adaptation: Regularly review and adjust the communication plan as needed.

Review and Update Schedule

  • Quarterly Reviews: To assess the effectiveness of communication strategies.
  • Annual Updates: To align with evolving project goals and stakeholder needs.

This Project Communication Plan Strategy is designed to be a dynamic tool, adaptable to the changing needs of the project and its stakeholders. Regular evaluation and adaptation are key to its success

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