20 Nov Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy o
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.
Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
- What are some of the common challenges encountered when communicating with project stakeholders?
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words – do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 150+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced).
Book:
Watt, A. (2019). Project Management, 2nd Edition. BCcampus Open Education. Retrieved from https://opentextbc.ca/projectmanagement/
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Project Communication
Definition and Importance
Cultural issues
Communication Requirements Analysis
Types of communication
Communication Plan
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Communication
Throughout the project a need to communicate to
Project Sponsor
Team members
Other stakeholders
Customers
Clients
Suppliers
Partners
The public
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For each group
Purpose
Frequency
Format
Amount of time
Possible need for a hierarchy of reporting:
Portfolio
Program
Project
Task group
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Synchronous Options
Face to face
Synchronous but not in same place– (remember the time zones!)
Conference call
Video link
Computer-assisted video conference
IM; texting
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Asynchronous Options
Courier, mail
Fax
Project Blog
RSS
Social media presence
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Who?
Why?
What do they need/want to know? Or communicate to the project?
When? How frequently?
How? (what method(s) do they prefer? Are there methods that are unsuitable?
Who will be the contact point from the project for this communication?
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Team Meetings
Purpose is to verify progress, identify challenges and get assistance where needed.
Frequency and duration may vary throughout the project
Be considerate and schedule “off-line” meetings if only a few are involved in a particular item. It wastes the time of the rest.
Frequent very short meetings may be more effective with a small team (daily “stand-up” meetings are a standard part of Agile Systems Development.)
PM may need to meet and report with other PMs in the same program or portfolio.
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Report to Management or Sponsor
Frequency and format may be dictated by Sponsor
Purpose to report progress, identify challenges and changes, get support for necessary changes or added resources
Need balance between “raising the alarm” too early and waiting too long and being “in too deep”
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Other stakeholders
Community may need to be consulted, informed—Riverview Lands project in Coquitlam.
Business customers or suppliers may be impacted by the project.
Project contractor/supplier needs to know about other aspects of the project, and to inform PM of status.
Government may have a role—permits, inspections, other
The Project Management Office
Frequency, format and content of communications may be dictated by law or may be a provision of a contractual agreement.
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Communication Plan template
Figure 19.2.1 Communications Plan example
Source: http://inte5160.wikispaces.com/Communication+Plans
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Summary: Project Communication
Project communication is a key success factor
Start with a Communication Requirements Analysis and then Prepare a Communication Plan that considers all the stakeholders
Consider a variety of synchronous and asynchronous methods
Use appropriate technology
Consider cultural issues when planning and carrying out project communication
Remember communication is a two-way process, not always “broadcast!”
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