PROJECT MANAGEMENT

COMMUNICATION

Introduction:

The amount at risk for every US$1 billion spent on

a project is

Project Management Communication can be better

explained with Communication Management Plan & It
defines the following
What information will be communicated and when information will be distributed
Who is responsible for communicating project information
Communication requirements for all project stakeholders
What resources the project allocates for communication
How any sensitive or confidential information is communicated and who must
authorize this
How changes in communication or the communication process are managed
The flow of project communications
Any constraints, internal or external, which affect project communications
Any standard templates, formats, or documents the project must use for
communicating
An escalation process for resolving any communication-based conflicts or issues

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT APPROACH

Approximately 80% of a Project Managers time is spent communicating.
Think about it as Project Managers spend most of their time measuring and
reporting on the performance of the project, composing and reading emails,
conducting meetings, writing the project plan, meeting with team members,
overseeing work being performed, meeting with clients over lunch and many
more activities related to their projects.

Managers should give considerable thought how to manage communications

on a particular project. By having a solid communications management
approach, we can avoid problems related to project management .

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT CONSTRAINTS

All projects are subject to limitations and constraints as they must be within
scope and adhere to budget, scheduling, and resource requirements. Project
planning and documentation are no exception to this rule. There may also be
legislative, regulatory, technology, or organizational policy requirements which
must be followed as part of communications management. These constraints
must be clearly understood and communicated to all stakeholders. While
communications management is arguably one of the most important aspects
of project management, it must be done in an effective manner and within the
constraints of the allocated budget, time, and resources.


STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

Most projects consist of a broad range of stakeholders all of whom may have
differing interests and influence on the project. As such, it is important for
project teams to determine the communication requirements of these
stakeholders in order to more effectively communicate project information.
There are a number of methods for determining stakeholder communication
requirements; however, it is imperative that they are completely understood
in order to effectively manage their interest, expectations, and influence and
ensure a successful project.

ROLES
Project Sponsor
The project sponsor is the champion of the project and has authorized the
project by signing the project charter. This person is responsible for the
funding of the project and is ultimately responsible for its success.
Program Manager
The Program Manager is responsible for overall program costs and profitability
as such they require more detailed communications than the Project Sponsor.
Project Manager
The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the execution of the project.
The Project Manager manages day to day resources, provides project guidance
and monitors and reports on the projects metrics as defined in the Project
Management Plan.

ROLES contd.
Project Team
The Project Team is comprised of all persons who have a role performing work on the
project. The project team needs to have a clear understanding of the work to be
completed and the framework in which the project is to be executed. The Project
Team requires a detailed level of communications which is achieved through day to
day interactions with the Project Manager and other team members along with
weekly team meetings.
Key Stakeholders
Normally Stakeholders includes all individuals and organizations who are impacted by
the project. The Key Stakeholders includes executive management with an interest in
the project and key users identified for participation in the project.
Change Control Board
The Change Control Board is a designated group which is reviews technical
specifications and authorizes changes within the organizations infrastructure.

ROLES contd.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee provides strategic oversight for changes which
impact the overall organization. The purpose of the Steering Committee is to
ensure that changes within the organization are effected in such a way that it
benefits the organization as a whole.
Technical Lead
The Technical Lead is a person on the Project Team who is designated to be
responsible for ensuring that all technical aspects of the project are addressed
and that the project is implemented in a technically sound manner.
Customer
You should identify the customer if the project is the result of a solicitation. In
such a case, the customer will be involved in reviewing prototypes, approval of
designs and implementation stages and acceptance of the final project the
project generates.

COMMUNICATION METHODS AND

TECHNOLOGIES
Many times, the methods and technologies used to communicate are just as
important of a consideration as the information being communicated. Imagine
a large project with many stakeholders who all have different technological
capabilities. Some may have access to a share drive while others do not.
Some may have access to video teleconferencing and others only have
telephone and email capabilities. In order to be effective, project information
must be communicated to everyone involved by some method using available
technology. Determining communication methods and what technologies are
available should be part of determining stakeholder communication
requirements.

Project Team Directory

(example)
Role

Name

Title

Project
Sponsor
Program
Manager
Project
Manager
Project
Stakeholders

A. White

See Stakeholder
Register

Customer

J. Doe XYZ Corp

VP of
Technology
PMO
Manager
Project
Manager
See
Stakeholder
Register
Manager

Project Team
Technical Lead

A. Brown
A. Black

Organizatio Email
n/
Department
IT
a.white@gmail.
com
PMO
b.brown@gmail.
com
PMO
[email protected]
om
See
See Stakeholder
Stakeholder Register
Register
IT
[email protected]
m

Phone
9846709809
9895678950
9400677899
See
StakeholdeRegiste
r
04842428756

COMMUNICATIONS MATRIX
Communication Type
Kickoff Meeting

Project Team Meetings

(EXAMPLE)

Objective of
Communication
Introduce the project
team and the project.
Review project
objectives and
management approach.

Medium

Face to
Face

Review status of the

project with the team.

Face to
Face
Conference
Call

Weekly

Face to
Face

As
Needed

Project
Technical
Staff

Technical Lead

Face to
Face
Conference
Call

Monthly

PMO

Project Manager

Email

Monthly

Technical Design
Meetings

Discuss and develop

technical design
solutions for the project.

Monthly Project Status

Meetings

Report on the status of

the project to
management.

Project Status Reports

Report the status of the

project including

Frequen Audience
Owner
Deliverable
cy
Once
Project
Project Manager
Agenda

Sponsor
Meeting

Project
Minutes

Team
Stakeholder

Project
Team

Project Manager

Project
Sponsor

Project Manager

Format

Agenda
Meeting
Minutes
Project
schedule

Agenda
Meeting
Minutes

Slide
updates
Project
schedule

Project
Status

Soft copy
archived on
project
SharePoint
site and
project web
site
Soft copy
archived on
project
SharePoint
site and
project web
site
Soft copy
archived on
project
SharePoint
site and
project web
site
Soft copy
archived on
project
SharePoint
site and
project web
site
Soft copy
archived on

COMMUNICATION FLOWCHART
Flowcharts provide a visual representation of a process or processes which
often allow a better understanding of how the process is intended to work.
Project communications may be extremely complex depending on the
size and scope of the project and the number of stakeholders. A
flowchart provides all stakeholders with a better understanding of the steps
involved with the distribution of all project communications.

GUIDELINES FOR MEETINGS

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Agenda will be distributed 5 business days in advance of the meeting.
The Agenda should identify the presenter for each topic along with a time
limit for that topic.
Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes will be distributed within 2 business days following the
meeting. Meeting minutes will include the status of all items from the agenda
along with new action items and the Parking Lot list.
Action Items
Action Items are recorded in both the meeting agenda and minutes. Action
items will include both the action item along with the owner of the action item.
The review of the new action items will include identifying the owner for each
action item.

GUIDELINES FOR MEETINGS contd.

Meeting Chair Person
The Chair Person is responsible for distributing the meeting
agenda, facilitating the meeting and distributing the meeting
minutes. The Chair Person will ensure that the meeting starts
and ends on time.
Note Taker
The Note Taker is responsible for documenting the status of all
meeting items, maintaining a Parking Lot item list and taking
notes of anything else of importance during the meeting.

GUIDELINES FOR MEETINGS contd.

Time Keeper
The Time Keeper is responsible for helping the facilitator adhere to the time
limits set in the meeting agenda. The Time Keeper will let the presenter know
when they are approaching the end of their allocated time. Typically a quick
hand signal to the presenter indicating how many minutes remain for the topic
is sufficient.
Parking Lot
The Parking Lot is a tool used by the facilitator to record and defer items which
arent on the meeting agenda; however, merit further discussion at a later
time or through another forum.
A parking lot record should identify an owner for the item as that person will
be responsible for ensuring follow-up. The Parking Lot list is to be included in
the meeting minutes.

COMMUNICATION STANDARDS
Standardization is a proven way to simplify the complexities of project
management communications. Many organizations develop and use standard
templates or formats for the various communication tools used throughout
projects. Standard templates and formats may be applied to certain types of
project meetings or specific types of communication (i.e. emails, status reports,
etc.).
In addition to standard templates and/or formats, organizations may standardize
file naming or sharing conventions. An organization may use SharePoint or some
other type of Web Portal/Network tool (blogs, message boards, etc.) as a
standard platform from which to share information and communicate. Additionally,
an organization may have standard file naming conventions for their stored data
on their internal share drives. Many of these tools and new technologies are used
in todays projects with team members and stakeholders often spread over wide
geographic areas. Standardization provides a level of simplicity to an
organizations communication platforms and improves effectiveness and efficiency.

COMMUNICATION ESCALATION PROCESS

As issues or complications arise with regards to project communications it may
become necessary to escalate the issue if a resolution cannot be achieved
within the project team. While escalations are a normal part of project
management, there must be a documented process that defines how those
escalations
will take
place.
Priority
Definition
Decision Authority
Timeframe for Resolution
Priority 1

Major impact to project or business

operations. If not resolved quickly
there will be a significant adverse
impact to revenue and/or schedule.

Vice President or higher

Within 4 hours

Priority 2

Medium impact to project or business

operations which may result in some
adverse impact to revenue and/or
schedule.

Project Sponsor

Within one business day

Priority 3

Slight impact which may cause some

minor scheduling difficulties with the
project but no impact to business
operations or revenue.

Project Manager

Within two business days

Priority 4

Insignificant impact to project but

there may be a better solution.

Project Manager

Work continues and any

recommendations are submitted via
the project change control process

Conclusion:

Organizations that communicate more

effectively have more successful projects

Additional Information:
PROJECT MANAGEMNET CARRER

PROJECT MANAGEMNET CARRIER contd.

Importance
In an increasingly projectized world, professional certification ensures that
project managers are ready to meet the demands of projects across the globe.
PMI was the first organization to offer a credential specifically for project
managers, and our certification program remains the global standard.
Developed by practitioners for practitioners and representing our diverse
global audience, PMI certifications give you a technical and financial edge.
PMI offers a comprehensive certification program for project practitioners of all
education and skill levels. There are currently eight credentials available,
rigorously developed, globally accredited and easily transferable across
borders and industries.
Employees with a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification earn a
median salary between 349,049 - 1,339,546 rupees.

PROJECT MANAGEMNET CARRIER contd.

List of Certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) SM
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) SM
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
OPM3Professional Certification
For more information Visit http://www.pmi.org.in/

Project Management Communication suggested by Proff.

Radha Madhav
Presented by
Vishnu Soman
Denny Manoj
Thivish
Sarun
Karan
Vishnu Prasad
Jithin pm

Reference from

Wikipedia

Pmi.org.in
www.projectmanagement.com
http://managementhelp.org/

www.apm.org.uk/

Ronson
Alvin
Peter
*project communication plan changes according to
companies.

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