HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE:
In troductio n
The template reflects the steps set out in the PRINCE2 Method and is designed to prompt the Project Manager and help in the creation of the Communication Plan. The information for the Communication Plan will be found within the DP Process of the PRINCE2 Manual. There is also a Product Description for the Communication Plan at Appe ndix A of the PRINCE2 Ma nual.
Information for the Communication Plan is derived from the Project Board, Project Brief, Project Quality Pla n and Project Approach.
Load ing the file
This template has bee n produced using Microsoft Word 97. To use it, load up the file directly from the directory and starting from page 1 follow the prompts (in […] brackets).
Deleti ng the [....] text
When the template is complete, the whole Communication Plan Document can be prin ted and approved.
Prior to prin ti ng, you should delete all [....] prompt text.
Saving the Communi cati on Pla n Docume nt un der its own n ame
Save the Communi cati on Pla n by se lecti ng the “ SAVE comma nd; this will avoid overwriti ng the sta ndard template. You must specify your own Project Directory.
Once your Communication Plan Document is completed check the document against the following Quality Criteria:
* Have all the listed derivati on sources bee n checked?
* Have all stakeholders bee n ide ntified and their com muni cati on requireme nts defin ed?
* Is there agreement from all interested parties about the content, frequency and method?
* Has a com mon standard been considered?
* Has time to carry out the ide ntified com muni cati ons bee n allowed for in Stage Pla ns?
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION COMMUNICATION PLAN Project:
Release:
Date:
PRINCE2
Author:
Owner:
Client:
Document Ref:
Version No:
1 Communication Plan History
1.1 Docume nt Locatio n
This docume nt is only valid on the day it was prin ted.
The source of the docume nt will be found on the project's PC in locati on
1.2 Revisi on History
Date of this revisio n:
Date of Next revisi on:
1.3 Approvals
This docume nt requires the follow ing approvals.
Signed approval forms are filed in the Management section of the project files.
1.4 Distributio n
This docume nt has bee n distributed to:
2 Table of Contents
Page
1 Communi catio n Pla n History 1
1.1 Docume nt Locati on 1
1.2 Revision History
1.3 Approvals
1.4 Distributio n
2 Table of Contents
3 Purpose
4 In terested Parties
5 In formatio n Required
6 In formatio n Provider
7 Communi cati on
7.1 Communi cati on Freque ncy
7.2 Communi cati on Method
