Communicating with stakeholders – DISCUSSION
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Having good communication skills is very important as a Project Manager. Constant communication is of key importance and this should be done using good communication styles for each case scenario- action oriented, analytical, people oriented and innovative.
A project manager should not be afraid to bring bad news to the table as long as possible solutions follow suite. Also, giving bad news at stakeholders meeting is not totally advisable especially without possible solutions yet (as it is like dropping a bomb shell). Rather, visit them individually to make them understand before the general meeting to discuss about it.
COHORT 15
Team 9
Orji Miracle
To adjust my communication style to suit the different types of clients (e.g. people oriented, innovators, action oriented, and analytical). In the course of the project, don’t be afraid to bring bad news on the table, and at the same time try and bring possible solutions to the issues.
Osuji Mirian
May 10,2024 at 1:36 pm
Project Manager should have a good effective communication skills, able to outcome fear relating bad news to people, having an apt listening skills and good feedback skills as well.
In my organisational context, the strategies that work well with me are
1. Keeping the communication line constantly open, so that everyone involved in the project is up to date with the latest developments.
2. Having a written communication plan, to ensure that stakeholders are communicated in the most appropriate way
3. To work within a realistic schedule.
4. Never to be scared of communicating bad news, but to do the necessary research and arm myself with possible solutions to the problem.
As project manager, one of the major important is knowing how to communicate, not just to communicate but knowing how to relate those ideas to your team members and making sure they understand your point at the, for the goal and growth of that project.
Constant communication is key in my own organisational context, sometimes we encounter unforseen circumstances on-site with communication with the project team and stakeholders holders there would be a resolution.
However, it plays a huge role even more when you have a large project team consisting of multiple contractors whetby the Waterfall style of project is used in Executing the project, we sometimes have to wait for a particular team to finish up before we could start and vice versa so communication is inevitable.
Having good communication skills and your term member must know you as person of integrity etc.
Willingness to tell them when the game changes (bad news).
Every one should be carried along in other to achieve the same goal.A project manager must engage with clients throughout all stages of the project to ensure seamless coordination and successful outcomes.
1. Constant communication
2. Planning your feedback and communication and
3. Not being afraid to bring a bad news, cause it gives the organization opportunity to do better next time
Effective communication is every important for a project manager.
As a children instructor, my communication must be clear and straight to the point To achieve this, I will have to plan my message and tailor my communication styles and language in such way that they will understand my points.
In situations where I am required to meet and update the leadership and parents of the Children am instructing, then I must begin by outlining the progress the child(ren) are making in other areas. However, before going ahead to mention the areas they’re experiencing some challenges, I must first proffer solutions to are applicable to these areas.
As a Project manager, constant communication with stakeholders is very key. While the essence of your communication might be the same as it centers on the successful completion of the project, there might be a need to fashion the means and style of the communication to fit each tier of stakeholder.
The point is to be in constant communication and contact with the stakeholders.
Mary Ayo