Communication Plan


Definition

The communications plan identifies the types of messages to be communicated, responsibilities, the audience, methods of delivery and schedule for eachcommunication.

A Communications Plan should provide:

  • How various types of information will be gathered from whom.
  • A structure which shows how information will flow to whom. This structure must be compatible with reporting relationships on the project organization chart.
  • A description of each kind of information to be produced and distributed.
  • Schedules showing when each type of communication will be produced, with procedures for obtaining feedback.
  • A method for updating the communications plan.

Roles and Responsibilities

Standards

There is no standard currently available for this deliverable.

Templates

The following templates are provided:

The two documents above form the Communication Plan.

Samples