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Media and Communication. Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D. Lee Baliton. Media and Communication Part 2 of 2. Communications Management Plan – What is it?. Specifies types communication Specifies methods for gathering & storing project related information Specifies stakeholders’ needs
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Media and Communication Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D.Lee Baliton
Communications Management Plan – What is it? • Specifies types communication • Specifies methods for gathering & storing project related information • Specifies stakeholders’ needs • Specifies how information flows
Communications Management Plan – What type of information? • Project status • Project scope statements • Scope updates • Baseline information • Project risks • Action items • Metrics • Project acceptance, etc.
Communications Management Plan – What type of information? • Name of item • Purpose • Frequency • Timeframe – start and end dates • Format • Method of distribution • Primary author
Communications Management Plan – Sample Template From “Project communication management: five steps” p. 76 by Michael S. Terrell
Communications Management Plan – Level of complexity • Depends on stakeholder needs • Method of distribution • Project complexity • Organizational policies • Formal or Informal communication
Take Home Lesson Customize a communications management plan according to the stakeholders’ information needs.