Final for PM- Create a Project Plan and MS Project Schedule-5 STAR ONLY

As shown in my Communication Management Plan, my first plan of action would be a (pre-Con) as I know it, or pre-construction meeting, where we (all parties involved,) would discuss:

· Expectations,

· Scheduling,

· Sequence of events

· Which uniforms would be required first or if in a lump sum quantity

· Documentation the stakeholders would require

· Go over a list of approved vendors

I scheduled this for 1-2 hours, which would all depend on how in depth the meeting would go, as well as allow for discussion time amongst us all.

Next, I have listed monthly progress meetings, which ideally should be face-to-face depending upon scheduling and availability. This would allows us to go over any project concerns, milestones, or tasks as well as, the ability to discuss the actual progression of the project. I feel the main team members involved in the project, as well as, the stakeholder and/or representatives should make it a point to be at these meetings in order to get a grasp of the rate at which the project is moving along. This would also allow adequate time for implementing changes if need be.

I inputted a section for (RFI’s) or request for information, and this can come from any member involved in the project, in order to clarify or address concerns, along with offering advice. I feel email and fax would work best for this type of communication as it is formally documented.

Next, I would like to conduct vendor design supply meetings, in which the PM as well as merchandising teams, team leaders and stakeholders, would attend bi-weekly web cam conferences, in order to see how the vendors are incorporating the teams ideas, as well as the availability of the merchandise and production deadlines.

Lastly, I have assigned a monthly meeting to go over strategies for marketing the products, dealing with public relations, as well as setting a cost for the product. I believe the CEO, and stakeholders should be the main contributors in this meeting, and then pass down the information discussed to the varying underlying agencies.

According to PMBOK, 2013., mu communication management plan would all utilize familiar terminology so tat every audience member is able to thoroughly understand matters being addressed. Also, a major key to a success of a project is clear, concise, reliable and informative information that can be presented on a regular schedule or basis; not just when issues arise. The ability to communicate steadily, gives everyone involved in the project the ability to foresee any issues, and remedy them before they happen.

Reference

Project Management/PMBOK/Communications Management. (2013, March 3).