Communications Plan Template
CP - By Stakeholde
Stakeholder(s)
crussell: Copy from your Stakeholder Analysis Type of Communication
crussell: What will be the method used to communicate:
- Email
- Phone call
- Web site
- Powerpoint Presentation (hardcopy or presented on an overhead - big difference!)
- Newslette
- Hardcopy Frequency
crussell: Identify the frequency at which this communication will occur; can use dates, days/week (e.g. every fourth Thursday, first Friday of every month, etc.), ongoing. Purpose of Communication
crussell: Clearly identify goals/objectives of the communication.
Once completed document the result. Message of Communication
crussell: What is the general message to be conveyed by the communication? Sensitivity of the Communication
crussell: Analyze the stakeholder for any sensitivities that may be adversely affected by the communication:
- Disagreement with approach
- Haven't heard what is being delivered in the the communication before
- If negative news is a part of the communication, do they need to know before hand?
- What has the stakeholder heard before
- Review the delivery person and medium: is it appropriate given the sensitivities?
Delivered by?
crussell: Identify who will deliver the communication Prepared by?
crussell: Identify who will prepare the communication. Status
crussell: What is the cu
ent status of the communication?
- Pending
- On Hold
- Sent
- Awaiting approval
Community
Employees
Media
Charity
Investores
Our company
Government
[Project Name]
Communications Plan [DRAFT or FINAL]
Version [X]
[Date]
&F &P [Author's Name]
Communications Plan Template
CP - By Stakeholde
Stakeholder(s)
crussell: Copy from your Stakeholder Analysis Type of Communication
crussell: What will be the method used to communicate:
- Email
- Phone call
- Web site
- Powerpoint Presentation (hardcopy or presented on an overhead - big difference!)
- Newslette
- Hardcopy Frequency
crussell: Identify the frequency at which this communication will occur; can use dates, days/week (e.g. every fourth Thursday, first Friday of every month, etc.), ongoing. Purpose of Communication
crussell: Clearly identify goals/objectives of the communication.
Once completed document the result. Message of Communication
crussell: What is the general message to be conveyed by the communication? Sensitivity of the Communication
crussell: Analyze the stakeholder for any sensitivities that may be adversely affected by the communication:
- Disagreement with approach
- Haven't heard what is being delivered in the the communication before
- If negative news is a part of the communication, do they need to know before hand?
- What has the stakeholder heard before
- Review the delivery person and medium: is it appropriate given the sensitivities?
Delivered by?
crussell: Identify who will deliver the communication Prepared by?
crussell: Identify who will prepare the communication. Status
crussell: What is the cu
ent status of the communication?
- Pending
- On Hold
- Sent
- Awaiting approval
Community
Employees
Media
Charity
Investores
Our company
Government
[Project Name]
Communications Plan [DRAFT or FINAL]
Version [X]
[Date]
&F &P [Author's Name]