Project Management For Dummies, 4th Edition

Chapter 13

Keeping Everyone Informed

In This Chapter

Highlighting some important elements of communication

Deciding whether to share the news through writing or a meeting

Writing your project-progress report

Getting familiar with different meeting styles

Creating a project communications plan

Imagine standing at one end of a large room filled with assorted sofas, chairs, and tables. You’ve accepted a challenge to walk to the other end without bumping into any of the furniture. But as you set off on your excursion, the lights go off and you have to complete your trip in total darkness, with only your memory of the room’s layout to guide you.

Sounds like a pretty tough assignment, doesn’t it? How much easier it would be if the lights went on every few seconds — you could see exactly where you were, where you had to go, and where the furniture got in the way. The walk would still be challenging, but it would be much more successful than in total darkness.

Surprisingly, many projects ...