Part 1: Communication among stakeholders is a key aspect of successful project management. Complete the template below to plan out the details of communicating throughout the project.
| Description
(What type of communication needs to take place, i.e., team meeting?) |
Stakeholders Involved
(Who should be included in the development of this communication?) |
Frequency
(How often will the communication occur?) |
Stakeholder’s Preferred Method of Communication
(Meeting, newsletter, etc.) |
Audience
(Who is the recipient of the communication?) |
Project Member
(Who is responsible for the communication?) |
Part 2: Address the following questions.
1. In 200-300 words, describe the key elements in the communication cycle. Analyze the key elements of each stage in the cycle.
2. Answer the following question in 400-600 words: Identify potential communication barriers within a team function. Research three communication strategies, and provide a description of each. Discuss how they can improve communication to support team functioning while still meeting the preferences of stakeholders.