PJMT 2203 - Week 12 - PM Communications Mgmt

What does Project Communications Management include?

• The processes required to ensure timely and appropriate development, collection, distribution, storage, and presentation of project information.

• The processes required only for the storage and presentation of project information.

• The processes required for the financial management of a project.

• The processes required for the recruitment and training of project team members.

Why is Project Communications Management important?

• It provides the critical links among people, ideas, and information that are necessary for project success.

• It is only necessary for large projects with big teams.

• It is important for the marketing and sales aspect of a project.

• It is not important for project success.

Who must be prepared to send and receive communications in a project?

• Only the project manager.

• Only the project stakeholders.

• Everyone involved in the project.

• Only the customers or clients of the project.

What does communications planning involve?

• Choosing the right office equipment

• Determining the information and communications needs of the stakeholders

• Planning office parties and events

• Setting up computer networks

When planning communications, what must be considered about the stakeholders' information needs?

• Who needs what information, when they will need it, how it will be given to them, and by whom

• The cost of the communication methods, the time it takes to communicate, and the location of stakeholders

• The preferences of the stakeholders for communication methods and the frequency of communication

• The type of office equipment used for communication and the brand preferences of stakeholders

What does information distribution involve in project management?

• Keeping information confidential from project stakeholders

• Making needed information available to project stakeholders in a timely manner

• Distributing information randomly without a plan

• Ignoring requests for information

What does performance reporting involve?

• Analyzing financial investments

• Collecting and distributing performance information

• Creating advertisements for stakeholders

• Organizing team-building activities

What does progress reporting focus on in communications performance reporting?

• Describing where the project now stands

• Predicting future project status and progress

• Describing what the project team has accomplished

• Providing information on scope, schedule, cost, and quality

What does administrative closure involve in the context of a project or phase?

• Launching a new project phase

• Documenting project results to formalize acceptance by the sponsor or customer

• Increasing the budget for project completion

• Hiring new team members for the project

What is the synonym for communication channels as mentioned in the document?

• Communication lines

• Active listening

• Efficient communication

• Effective communication