Manage Communications

Inputs Tools and Techniques Outputs
  • Communication Management Plan
  • Project Documents
  • Work Performance Data
  • Organizational Process Assets
  • Communication Technology
  • Project Management Information System
  • Meetings
  • Information Distribution
  • Performance Reporting
  • Interpersonal and Team Skills
  • Work Performance Informationn
  • Change Requests
  • Project Management Plan Updates
  • Project Documents Updates

Details:

Communication Management Plan (CMP): This document outlines the communication approach for the project, including stakeholder communication requirements, methods, frequency, and escalation procedures. It serves as a guideline for executing communication activities.

Project Documents: Various project documents such as project schedule, stakeholder register, issue log, and risk register contain information relevant to communication activities.

Work Performance Data: Data on project performance, progress, issues, and risks gathered during project execution. This information informs communication updates and reports.

Organizational Process Assets: Lessons learned, historical information, and other organizational knowledge that can help in closing out the project effectively.

Communication Technology: Utilizing communication tools and platforms such as email, project management software, collaboration software, video conferencing, and instant messaging to facilitate effective communication.

Information Distribution: Disseminating project information to stakeholders as outlined in the Communication Management Plan. This may involve sending reports, updates, status meetings, or distributing documentation.

Performance Reporting: Generating performance reports based on work performance data. These reports may include status reports, progress reports, issue logs, and risk registers.

Interpersonal and Team Skills: Leveraging interpersonal skills such as active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution to ensure clear and effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.

Project Management Information System (PMIS): Using PMIS tools to store, retrieve, and distribute project information, facilitating communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.

Meetings: Conducting meetings to discuss project progress, address issues, make decisions, and ensure alignment among project team members and stakeholders.

Work Performance Information: Updates on project performance, progress, issues, and risks generated as a result of communication activities.

Change Requests: Requests for changes to project documents, deliverables, or processes resulting from communication activities.

Project Management Plan Updates: Revisions to the Communication Management Plan or other project management plans based on feedback and lessons learned during project execution.

Project Documents Updates: Updates to project documents such as the stakeholder register, issue log, risk register, and project schedule reflecting changes and progress communicated during the Manage Communications process.