Communication strategy and approach
In the concepts reviewed in Unit 1 through Unit 4, it is important to understand that the full and proper application of the risk management process should generate a range of information and data that needs to be stored and reviewed, thus, establishing the need for an effective Communication strategy when managing a project. Development of your Communication approach includes understanding WHO your audience is, WHAT you need to communicate, and the OBJECTIVE you hope to achieve with the information shared.
Applying your understanding of how to effectively Communicate Risks and Plan outcomes in the scope of a project do you recall a time when important information was shared with you (public or private) and how you received perceived this information?
In your response, consider the following:
- How did you receive the information? What is good or bad news?
- Do you believe you were the right person to receive the information? Why or Why Not?
- Was the communication approach taken effective? Why or Why Not?
- If the tables were turned, how would you have approached the communication of the same information
Answer previewMy team has been working on a project for more than six months, and the success of this project would boost our careers in terms of promotions and salary. One day, the CEO of the company we were working for came and without warning, announced that the project we were working on had been canceled. The team received this news poorly since we had devoted time and energy for that project. The bad news hit me the worst since I was in charge of the project. I believe I was the right person to receive the bad news at the time. As the project manager, I was the right person to receive the news. This will enable me…(350 words)