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The Strategic Project Manager's Guide to Complex Projects
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The Strategic Project Manager's Guide to Complex Projects

by Leon Herszon
April 2026
Intermediate
400 pages
9h 26m
English
Wiley
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7Communication Quality

7.1 Explanation and Implications

7.1.1 Understanding This Dimension

Communication quality relates to the effectiveness and efficiency of information exchange among project stakeholders, such as the client, project manager, sponsor, team members, and external entities. In complex projects, where interdependencies are numerous and stakeholder networks are often more extensive, the quality of communication can make the difference between project success and failure.

A diagram shows communication quality in the center with icons around it, representing different aspects of communication.

At its core, communication quality in project management encompasses several key aspects:

  1. Clarity: The degree to which information is communicated clearly and without confusion
  2. Format: The required media or format the information is provided to each stakeholder
  3. Timeliness: The speed and frequency with which relevant information is shared
  4. Completeness: The extent to which all necessary information is provided
  5. Accuracy: The correctness and reliability of the information shared
  6. Relevance: The appropriateness of the information to the recipient's needs and project context
  7. Accessibility: The ease with which stakeholders can access and understand the information

These aspects of communication quality take on heightened importance due to the diverse nature of complex projects. They often involve diverse teams, multiple stakeholders with different interests, and elaborate technical challenges. In ...

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