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By: Project Communications – Internal | Project Management Guide

Project Communications – Internal | Project Management Guide — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:24:13 +0000

[...] before about my general dislike for meetings, but they do have value as well. They are a very effective means of communication, so long as we make the best use of them that we [...]

By: Project Communications | Project Management Guide

Project Communications | Project Management Guide — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:10:15 +0000

[...] we need to be comfortable communicating when we are managing a project. Clearly, we need to enable effective communication within the project, so that team members and others have the information they need about what [...]

By: Bookmarx 05/28/2009 « Reflect Project

Bookmarx 05/28/2009 « Reflect Project — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:56:54 +0000

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By: Eugenio Magnone

Eugenio Magnone — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:04:10 +0000

In my opinion, this is a good starting point. The next step would be thinking about how to use this concept for maintaining proficient relationships with the (other) stakeholders. This can be achieved controlling the quality of information.
The parameters for validating the information are:
Reliability. It uses metrics that allows checking the validity of the data.
Efficiency. Usage of figures showing the output (e.g.EVM).
Acceptability. PM has to find a common ground with the stakeholders outside the team. It means going deeper than a simple usage of the correct language.
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By: Eugenio Magnone

Eugenio Magnone — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:49:41 +0000

In my opinion, this is a good starting point. The next step would be thinking about how to use this concept for maintaining proficient relationships with the (other) stakeholders. This can be achieved controlling the quality of information. The parameters for validating the information are: Reliability. It uses metrics that allows checking the validity of the data. Efficiency. Usage of figures showing the output (e.g.EVM). Acceptability. PM has to find a common ground with the stakeholders outside the team. It means going deeper than a simple usage of the correct language. ... (more at)

By: Jo Ann Sweeney

Jo Ann Sweeney — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:53:12 +0000

Hi Trevor

A fun use of pseudo science that does illustrate the importance of communications in project management.

I do believe that project communications is more than just within the team – that’s the easy bit as the team share common goals and passions.

The harder bit is using communications to persuade end users – those whose working lives will be changed by the project – that this change is good for them, their customers and their colleagues.

Project teams also need to spend a good chunk of time communicating with senior executives to maintain their active support.

Then once you’ve delivered successfully you need to tell people how well you’ve done.

Communicating projects is all about active listening, creating desire for change, minimising resistance, changing perceptions.

Regards, Jo Ann
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