MASTERCLASS IN PROJECT COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PROFESSIONALS

OBJECTIVE

Project officers have the responsibility of being able to handle a hundred tasks simultaneously. They delegate tasks, remove any blockers from a project, and make sure everyone has the same goal in mind.

Effective Developmental Project Management involves breaking down high-level goals into smaller assignments that ultimately adhere to a set deadline. But a truly great project manager knows that no project—big or small—will be successful without a project management communication plan. This course highlights the significance of communication in projects and earmarks the major approaches to communication. Participants will learn communication practices, tools and templates that will enhance project delivery on schedule without losing sight of fundamentals and risks.

CONTENT

How to create a project communication plan

• The purpose or goals of the communication plan
• Information about stakeholders and their roles
• The types of information that need to be shared with stakeholders
• The methods used to communicate
• The frequency that each stakeholder would like to receive information

Project communication plan

• Project communication plan a single source
• Project updates and sharing information

Communication plan vs a project communication plan

• Communication plan defined
• Comparison of a Communication plan vs a Project communication plan

Communication tips in remote and hybrid teams

• Remote and hybrid work environments
• Communication platforms
• Keep your communication concise

Steps to create a project communication plan

• Determine the communication goals
• Choose the communication method
• Set the communication frequency
• Identify the owners, stakeholders, and audience
• Define the communication strategy

Tools to communicate your project plan

• Email
• Slack
• Physical meeting

Formatting a project communication plan

• Use clear and concise language in your project management communication plan
• Project communication plan should kick off with the date
• Consider adding a section for team shout outs below
• Close out the project communication plan with a section listing what stakeholders can expect to happen next

Importance of project management communication plan

• Sets expectations for when stakeholders will receive updates
• Provides an opportunity for feedback 
• Helps avoid potential risks and issues 
• Increases productivity among teams 
• Project communication plan keeps your entire team in the loop

Stakeholder Communication Options and Technologies

• Building Solid Communication Channels up and down
• Developing the Strategic “Impact Statement” and Purpose
• Defining the Tools and Framework for Internal Communications
• Setting Clear Goals and Internal Communication Vertically and Horizontally
• Leading and Communicating across Multi-generational Workforce

FOR WHOM:

Project Management Officers of various cadres, Supervisors and Team leads of projects and communication officers on projects