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It describes the content/topic of the communications, responsible team member for preparing and sharing the information, frequency of distribution, recipient of the information, and the method for dissemination. A project communication plan is important because it can ensure the project stays on track, on time, and on budget. A good project communication plan also ensures that all stakeholders are informed of the progress of the project, increasing customer satisfaction.  \nExample  \n\n| CONTENT | TARGET\u003Cbr>AUDIENCE | DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE | FREQUENCY | OWNER | DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Monthly Status Reports | Project Team Members | One-page communication of project progress/ deliverable status | Monthly | Project\u003Cbr>Manager | Email; SharePoint Team Site |\n| Sponsor\u003Cbr>Reports | Project Team Members | Required SPONSOR reporting documents and financials | Quarterly | Project Team Lead | As determined by SPONSOR and award agreement |\n| Meeting\u003Cbr>Minutes | Project Team Members | Meeting minutes/notes from weekly meetings | Weekly, within two days of meeting | Project Manager | Email; SharePoint Team Site |\n| Change Requests/Log | Change Log Board | Form used to submit a change request for EC review and tracked by the log | As Needed | Change\u003Cbr>Manager | Email; SharePoint Team Site; Presented in weekly meeting |\n| Newsletters | All Stakeholders | Provide all stakeholders with project updates/news | Quarterly | Project Manager | Email; SharePoint Team Site; Social Media; Project Website |\n| Press Releases | All Stakeholders | Provide project updates/ successes | When deliverables are available to the users | Project Manager | Email; SharePoint Team Site; Social Media; Project Website; UNL Today; Other local newspaper |\n| Social Media | All Stakeholders | Provide updates/successes | Weekly or as items can be shared | Project Manager | Twitter; Facebook; Instagram |\n| SPONSOR Required Meetings | Executive Committee | Provide updates on project status | As determined by SPONSOR and award agreement | Project Team Lead | As determined by SPONSOR and award agreement |\n\nTemplate [Copy and paste into your word document]  \nCommunications Plan  \n\n| CONTENT | TARGET\u003Cbr>AUDIENCE | DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE | FREQUENCY | OWNER | DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |","cbCair6Dd4MSbRgp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair6Dd4MSbRgp","pdf",107201,"English","# Communications Plan\n## Communication Roles and Distribution\n## Communication Examples (Content, Audience, Frequency, Owner, Channel)","[{\"question\":\"What information does the communications plan cover?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the content/topic, the responsible team member, the distribution frequency, the recipient audience, and the dissemination method for each communication item.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is a project communications plan important?\",\"answer\":\"It helps keep the project on track in terms of schedule and budget, and it ensures stakeholders stay informed about progress to improve customer satisfaction.\"},{\"question\":\"What example communication items and channels are included?\",\"answer\":\"Examples include Monthly Status Reports, Sponsor Reports, Meeting Minutes, newsletters, press releases, social media updates, and sponsor-required meetings, distributed via email, SharePoint Team Sites, social media platforms, project websites, and other outlets when applicable.\"}]","Communications Plan - Communication Action Template | PDF",1790104595]