The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

COMMUNICATION PROCESS11Communications Planning (PMBOK^® 10.2, Plan Communications)

What:	Documenting communications decisions for a project.
When:	Project planning.
Results:	A communications infrastructure that ensures timely and effective communication with stakeholders and supports smooth project execution.

Determine Communication Requirements

Review the project infrastructure decisions and determine how all formal communications will occur. Define the internal reporting required for your project team. Plan for any external communications to those listed in stakeholder identification, especially your sponsor. Assign responsibility for all project communications, and schedule routine communications to support project plan execution ...