Introduction

Communication is the fuel that drives project success, and the mishandling of it is a top-five reason why projects struggle. You’ve likely heard this mantra before, but what does this really mean, why is it true, and more importantly, how do we handle our project communications effectively?

We answer these questions, review what we mean by project communications, think about why effective communication cannot be taken for granted, and study the key principles and best practices leveraged by effective communicators. With this knowledge, you will greatly increase your own personal effectiveness and position your project for the best outcome possible.

 Note

Per PMI (Project Management Institute), project managers should spend 90% of their time communicating.