Scenario

You are working as a project manager in a soft drink company. You are assigned to complete the new project which needs to complete by the end of next month. As there is a time constraint, you realize that developing an effective communication plan will assist completing the task by a timeframe

1. Who are the relevant stakeholders in this scenario?

2. Why is it important to communicate with stakeholders throughout a project?

3. What types of information that relevant stakeholders must analyse and input into a communication plan?

4. What is the process you would take to document information requirements in a communication plan?

5. Why is a project management communication plan important?

6.

A) Discuss three things that you may consider when developing your communication management plan.

B) Discuss steps in developing a project management communication plan and explain further details in each identified step.

7. You are working in cosmetic company. There is a new project to launch a facial cream targeting teenager and middle age people. The project objective is to "promote this product and hit a profit at least $1,000,000 by one year".

You are required to develop an agreed communication management plan to support achievement of project objectives. Ensure that you include the identified elements below:

Format

Communication Goal

Relevant Stakeholders

Communication Approach

Frequency of Communication

Communication Update

8. Explain what a designated project-management information system is.

9. Identify three reasons why you would use a project management information system.

10. Choose an organisation of your choice and answer the following tasks:

Identify the project management system you can use in your organisation

Explain what it is and its procedures

Explain how it is suitable for your organisation to implement this project management information system in ensuring quality, validity, timeliness and integrity of information and communication.

Identify who is responsible for maintaining the system