Communicating with stakeholders – DISCUSSION

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  1. Communication is a “must have” skill as a project manager. The project manager must communicate always with the stakeholders, especially the project sponsor, who will always be involved at every stage of the project, be it in changes, funding, or additional funding. Through communication, it will be agreed before any step will be taken. communication could be written through emails, oral or physical meeting as the case may be.

  2. Communication is a vital skill for every Project Manager.  A project manager should map out and understand every stakeholder involved in a project and determine the most effective communication strategy or have a communication plan per stakeholder: the sponsors, clients, project team, and peers. Most importantly, a project manager should pay attention to the flow of information to sponsors. At the onset, meeting with the sponsors should specify the project objective and clarify the needed information and details according to the sponsor’s needs and expectations. A good project manager should update the stakeholders regularly and ensure everyone understands the degree of the progress or bottlenecks of the project.

    One fantastic clue I got from this learning is not to be afraid to bring bad news to the table, but before you do so, you must have analyzed all the possible solution options. Moreover, never present bad news for the first time in the general meeting where you have all the stakeholders in attendance. It is better to meet them individually before the governance forum.

    1. A professional manager should map out and understand every stakeholder involved in a project and determine the most effective communication strategy or have a communication plan per stakeholder: the sponsors, clients, project team, and peers. Most importantly, a project manager should pay attention to the flow of information to sponsors. At the onset, meeting with the sponsors should specify the project objective and clarify the needed information and details according to the sponsor’s needs and expectations. A good project manager should update the stakeholders regularly and ensure everyone understands the degree of the progress or bottlenecks of the project.

  3. Communication is one of the most important thing as a project manager because it tends to help you know and relate well with your stakeholders. The method you use in communicating should be different for every client tho it’s dependant on the stakeholder.

  4. Communication is key when it comes to project management. As a project manager, you have to communicate effectively with your stakeholders at every stage of the project and provide reports on the project’s progress for feedback.

  5. Effective communication with different stakeholders requires tailoring your approach to their individual needs. When communicating with someone who is analytical, present your message with evidence and data. For those who are people-oriented, focus on the emotional impact of your message.

    1. Communication is one of the most important thing as a project manager because it tends to help you know and relate well with your stakeholders. The method you use in communicating should be different for every client tho it’s dependant on the stakeholder.

  6. Constant communication is with this no one is left behind things get done task not done are sorted out and Solutions are given

  7. Communication, communication Open communication is the way to succeed as a Project Manager. Before and during any project, a good project manager would plan communication styles to be used while on a project and must follow through with different stakeholders at the right time

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