5-2 Milestone Five: Communication and Evaluation Plan


Project Management Communication
Student’s Name:
Institution:

Improving stakeholder’s involvement in project management is very important in ensuring that task is completed, and the first step to achieve this is through effective communication process (Kerzner & Kerzner 2017). The steps involve in improving communication include: –
Background of the project
Stakeholders Analysis
Proper objectives
We state strategy of communication including questions (when what, means why and who)
Lastly, we identify the potential risks involved with the communication (Harrison & Lock, 2017). 
The proper budget for communication which should be well stipulated
A project manager must follow proper communication channels. This is shown in the figure below

Effective project management plan process: –
Facilitate team development plan. This will ensure that communication starts with the team itself before moving outside. We will ensure that there is proper communication channel within the team since proper communication will ensure better performance (Schwalbe, 2015).  Stakeholders should be briefed on a weekly basis with at least 2 hours for updates and 1 hour for questions and discussion on the project progress.
Channels of communication must be effective and project manager should choose the most appropriate channel of communication to all stakeholders. Frequent communication will be appropriate, and this will be done in consultation with the stakeholders.

The frequency of communication will be communicated to all stakeholders so that they are aware of the time (Schwalbe, 2015).
Keeping the progress well documented for easier follow-up in case of a mistake one can trace any step which was skipped (Kerzner & Kerzner 2017). Lastly, we need to utilize the plan to resolve the critical issues that surround the project management process. This is very important when it comes to risk management process.
Reference
Fleming, Q. W., & Koppelman, J. M. (2016) Earned value project management. Project Management Institute.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D. (2017). Advanced project management: a structured approach. Routledge.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner, H. R. (2017). Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
Schwalbe, K. (2015). Information technology project management. Cengage Learning.