{"id":30382,"date":"2020-06-12T09:54:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T09:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=30382"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:03:11","slug":"project-management-communication-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-management-communication-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is It Important to Have a Project Management Communication Plan in Place?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management will unarguably be an impossible task if you don\u2019t have a dexterous project manager, an adequate number of executives, the right tools, etc. at your disposal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be the case with start-ups, considering their budget-related problems. But the question that comes to mind is:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018<\/span><b><i>Why do business projects of global organizations struggle, especially when all the bases are covered?\u2019<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, you can blame \u2018A lack of effective communication\u2019 for this!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the report surfaced on the internet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/learning\/thought-leadership\/pulse\/pulse-of-the-profession-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of projects fail because of undefined project objectives and milestones. Another one has revealed that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-management-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of failed projects had a budget of over a million US dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you are likely to get why having a project management communication plan in place isn\u2019t an optional choice for businesses. Today, I am going to explain bits and pieces of project communication plan, so buckle up:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong> [<span id=\"toc-status\" class=\"show-active\">Hide<\/span>]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc-nav\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"toc-description\"><a href=\"#communication-plan\"> What Is a Project Communication Plan?<\/a><br><a href=\"#need\">Why Should You Make a Project Communication Plan?<\/a><br><a href=\"#create\">How to Create a Project Communication Plan<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#identify\">Identify the project\u2019s communication needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#goals\">Have clear communication goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#method\">Choose a communication method<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequency\">Set frequency of communication<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stakeholders\">Identify stakeholders<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#know-plan\">How Would You Know Your Project Communication Plan Isn\u2019t Good Enough?<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#confusion\">Unexpected confusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#expectations\">Not revealing expectations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#inconsistency\">Inconsistency in operations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#use-plan\">How to Use a Project Communication Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#details\">Don\u2019t be drowned in the details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tool\">Use a reliable project management tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#update\">Update your plan according to the situation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#risk\">Never put classified information at risk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#gaps\">Are You Ready to Bridge Communication Gaps With a Perfect Plan?<\/a><br><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"communication-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Project_Communication_Plan\"><\/span><b>What Is a Project Communication Plan?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project communication plan is a blueprint you follow for the sake of a meaningful dialogue with clients, teams, and other concerned stakeholders. It has all the information on how project-concerned people will convey requisite details, who\u2019s accountable for which task, and which authorities must be looped in project communications.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"need\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Make_a_Project_Communication_Plan\"><\/span><b>Why Should You Make a Project Communication Plan?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><b><i>You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can&#8217;t get them across, your ideas won&#8217;t get you anywhere.<\/i><\/b><b><i>\u2013 Lee Iacocca<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we know, a perfect project plan lifts the odds of success. But, ask yourself, \u2018Will it be executed perfectly amidst the chaos that occurred due to poor communication?\u2019&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your conscience must be giving a negative response to this. Your project plan loses its effectiveness when there is no back-and-forth of pertinent information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this juncture, a well-developed project management communication plan comes to the picture, as it:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages stakeholders to meet expected deadlines<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases visibility of each project&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates opportunities to share feedback on the project progress<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promises meaningful team meetings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures every project executive obeys work guidelines<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"create\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_Project_Communication_Plan\"><\/span><b>How to Create a Project Communication Plan&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of project communication plan must be clear by now. So, it\u2019s time to move one step forward and learn how to develop a project communication plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"identify\"><strong>1. Identify the Project\u2019s Communication Needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get different kinds of projects to handle, so your communication plan should be different too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down factors like the size of the project, its nature, clients\u2019 requirements, etc. on paper, as they are the crucial ingredients that will help you develop a project communication plan perfectly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, identify your project\u2019s communication needs and act accordingly to create an ideal plan for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"goals\"><strong>2. Have Clear Communication Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major disadvantage of not having a project communication plan is you will never be able to maintain the pace of the development process. It can really affect your chances of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/how-do-you-ensure-you-meet-your-project-deadlines\/\">meeting deadlines<\/a> or influence client relationships negatively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting a multitude of emails or conducting team meetings unnecessarily won\u2019t help your cause either.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, create a plan based on clear communication goals. It will help you convey all the important information to the right people and at the right time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"method\"><strong>3. Choose a Communication Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To develop a perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/marketing-project-management\/\">marketing project management<\/a> communication plan, you must zero in on the ways necessary to share relevant information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can consider these communication methods: \u2018Collaboration apps,\u2019 \u2018Formal presentations,\u2019 \u2018Status reports,\u2019 and \u2018Video conferencing.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t take this factor lightly, because your communication method depends on the type of information you want to relay. For instance, you don\u2019t need to hold a formal meeting to share project updates, as sending status reports will be enough.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"frequency\"><strong>4. Set Frequency of Communication<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While creating a project communication plan, you must define how many times an exchange of information should take place. It is because setting an inapt frequency of communication could cause you and your project unnecessary trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, asking for updates on a regular basis could send a wrong signal to your workforce that you don\u2019t trust them. It could bring negativity in the work environment, which further hampers the project development process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, you should communicate your agenda on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/young-entrepreneur-council\/6-ways-to-make-your-weekly-monday-meeting-more-engaging.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mondays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so your project team can work in their preferred manner throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"stakeholders\"><strong>5. Identify Stakeholders &nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying stakeholders is a very important step of creating an ideal project management communication plan. It is because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-manager-roles-responsibilities\/\">project managers<\/a> already have too much on their plate, so leaving the communication part only to them could be problematic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be the reason why having deft team leaders in place is crucial to make projects successful. They can handle maximum project communications, so managers can step in when the situation is critical.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting all things together, list the stakeholders with whom you\u2019re going to coordinate with until the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/10-tips-to-organize-projects-without-failing-to-meet-deadlines\/\">successful project delivery<\/a> and also mention how they would communicate with other teams.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"know-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Would_You_Know_Your_Project_Communication_Plan_Isnt_Good_Enough\"><\/span><b>How Would You Know Your Project Communication Plan Isn\u2019t Good Enough?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re creating a project management communication plan for the first time, you must be eager to know whether your created plan will work or not. Here are the top 3 factors that will let you know the effectiveness of your plan:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"confusion\"><b>1. Unexpected Confusion<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of a project communication plan is to show a crystal-clear picture to teams, not produce chaos. Your project team will get confused if your plan isn\u2019t thorough and easy to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, wipe out superfluous details from your plan to enable your team to communicate effectively <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-life-cycle-and-its-phases\/\">throughout the project life cycle<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"expectations\"><b>2. Not Revealing Expectations<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your plan is not talking about your expectations, it will be good for nothing. It is because if your project team doesn\u2019t have an idea about your vision, they are unlikely to perform in an expected way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, make sure you define job roles and responsibilities in an idoneous manner, as that\u2019s the key to revealing your expectations in the first place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"inconsistency\"><b>3. Inconsistency in Operations<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common goal of mapping out things is to bring consistency in the project development process. So, if you see some project executives are completing their assignments before the allotted time, even on the trot, and others are falling behind persistently, then it means you haven\u2019t divided work uniformly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, refine your communication plan to eradicate hidden loopholes and bring consistency in work operations, consequently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"use-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_a_Project_Communication_Plan\"><\/span><b>How to Use a Project Communication Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, you have now learned how to create a project communication plan, so let\u2019s understand the execution process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribute your project management communication plan in your team, so everyone uses it and shares updates via different methods mentioned above. It will save you from the trouble of skimming through messy email threads or walking over to executives\u2019 workspace for an update.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the following details properly to learn how to ensure that the purpose of project communication plan gets served:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"details\"><strong>1. Don\u2019t Be Drowned in the Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your projects successful, it is important to ensure that your team adheres to your communication plan. But mandating to share every small detail could cause you unnecessary trouble. It is because when you communicate too much and too often, the chances of being ignored get increased.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, shift your focus to clarity from minutiae, and it will pave the way for a meaningful dialogue for sure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, stay to the point while dropping a mail to your team. You can even create an email template to give a gentle reminder on the projects\u2019 most important aspects while sharing any new information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tool\"><strong>2. Use a Reliable Project Management Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-project-management-software\/\">project management tool<\/a> like ProProfs Project is vital to make your communication plan successful. It helps teams in different divisions to collaborate on a single platform, which, in turn, keeps communication gaps at bay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many features that will help you realize how well you\u2019ve been using your project management communication plan, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/what-is-a-gantt-chart\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gantt charts<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time tracking&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task comments<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reports<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, if you want to leave no stones unturned while using your project communication plan, deploy project management software and exploit it to its full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"update\"><strong>3. Update Your Plan According to the Situation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-scope-creep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope creep<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of those factors that can create an unfavorable situation and jeopardize your project. Therefore, make changes in your communication plan according to the situation and stay on the track, consequently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is imperative to note that making hay while the sun shines is a much better option than paying the price for being adamant with respect to revising your communication plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, if change requests are valid and matter too much to clients, saying \u2018No\u2019 is just like breaking the association and giving an invitation to negative reviews. It will tarnish your business\u2019s reputation before bringing a curtain over it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All things considered, realign your communication plan to the revised project specifications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"risk\"><strong>4. Never Put Classified Information at Risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the project development process, the need of conveying both sensitive and non-sensitive takes place. But you cannot drop your guard while sharing classified information, as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theamegroup.com\/security-breach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data breach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can bring your business\u2019s integrity into question.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use your communication plan without putting classified information at risk, your plan must have a flowchart that guides you on how to share confidential information and with whom.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe it or not, it will prevent legal issues to a large extent and build your business\u2019s credibility significantly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gaps\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Ready_to_Bridge_Communication_Gaps_With_a_Perfect_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Are You Ready to Bridge Communication Gaps With a Perfect Plan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the business world, the email channel is the most used communication medium. But this aspect has a dark side too, and that is, you sometimes miss crucial information while going through a pile of unread emails. It creates confusion and affects work progress negatively later on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>As per the report by <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/456500\/daily-number-of-e-mails-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Statista<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, 293.6 billion emails were exchanged in 2019 alone, and this number surpassed 347.3 billion in 2023.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some disadvantages that will help you understand why communication gaps shouldn\u2019t be taken for granted when it comes to making projects successful:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited Employee Engagement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of data<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of Project Hierarchy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Conflicts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downgraded business credibility<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By means of this write-up, we have talked about the project management communication plan and its importance, so you can streamline work progress. I hope you\u2019ve grasped all the aforementioned information to make your projects successful.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4><b>Q.What are the important elements of a project communication plan?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important elements of a project communication plan are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stakeholders\u2019 preferences<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication protocols<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideas for information transfer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project details<\/span><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><b>Q.What are the 3 processes of communication?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3 processes of communication are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan project communications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage project communications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor project communications<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><b>Q.What is a communication matrix in project management?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A communication matrix in project management is a visual representation of how project communications will take place during the development process. Top 3 factors of project communication matrix are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of communication<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stakeholders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frequency of communication&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project management will unarguably be an impossible task if you don\u2019t have a dexterous project manager, an adequate number of executives, the right tools, etc. at your disposal. This could be the case with start-ups, considering their budget-related problems. But the question that comes to mind is: \u2018Why do business projects of global organizations struggle,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":38671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[19],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Project Management Communication Plan- Everything you Need to Know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A project communication plan is a blueprint you follow for the sake of a meaningful dialogue with clients, teams, and other concerned stakeholders.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-management-communication-plan\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta 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