Creating a Communications Plan

FAQ About Creating a Communications Plan

What should a communication plan be based on?

The communication plan can be set up according to 2 different metrics. The first can be thought of as an item, product or event. The other one can be called a person or a group.

The main columns in the communications plan by item/product/event can be listed as follows;

  • Item/Product/Event
  • Purpose
  • Audience
  • Date
  • Who is responsible
  • Authority to release

In communications plan by person/team, the columns can look like this;

  • Stakeholder
  • Title
  • Project Role
  • Item/product/event
  • Special instructions and needs