Communicating with stakeholders – DISCUSSION
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“Never be afraid to share bad news”
Effective communication skills is very important as a Project manager. You mist be able to communicate effectively to all stakeholders whether good or bad news. This is the only way the project can be completed within the deadline.
A project manager needs effective communication with all the stakeholders to achieve desire goals seamlessly.
Two out the three options of communications can also be combined or even the whole as the case maybe. As they both portray good intentions.
Reporting helps so that everyone is aware of where what is in the project that is being carried out.
It is also beneficial to me to have to report individually to the stakeholders before the general meeting, so that the news doesn’t come as a shock and that way communication will be easier.
Communication with the sponsor/stakeholders is very important in project management. It’s also important to tailor communication styles to the person in front of me. Adopt a communication style that suits the person one is working with.
Communication is very important. Proactive communication is an essential skill one should have
In my organisation, reporting is sancrosanct. This helps in knowing the level of progress in a project. The sponsor/line managers will update the project manager in detail how far they have gone. This report which is normally documented breaks down the success achieved, the expenses, failures/challenges encountered, expenses, and finally recommendations. The report briefing holds once a week where all the line managers submit their reports to the Chairman (Project Manager).
Reporting has been a useful strategy in executing project in my organisation.
Communicating with the stakeholders leads to clarity and transparency of the project. This way everyone is informed. if the budget needs to be fixed, the PM needs to communicate with the stakeholders on why the previous budget did not work. Bad news should also be communicated and discussed to tackle it effectively for the progress of the project.
Adequate communication is essential for a project manager. Understanding the stakeholders and how to communicate with them is also essential.
Regular communication is essential in project management.The way a project manager communicates to team may not be the same he does to his line manager and clients.Therefore the style of communication must be tailored for clarity and to suit the level of interest for the project.
Communicating with clients can pose a daunting task for the Project Manager in the sense that he has to know the client’s current state of mind without asking. He/she has to be able to read nonverbal cues displayed by the client and adapt accordingly. He/she also has to be able to communicate necessary diversions and future challenges foreseen to the client and his team in such a manner that the client will be pleased with his/her foresight.