A document created to define the project communication needs based on stakeholder needs
Communication Management Plan
Tools and techniques used to create the foundation for information transfer on a project
Communications Infrastructure
Deliver needed project information to stakeholders in an appropriate timeframe
Distribute Information
A report that includes significant variations from the planned activities
Exception Report
Estimates related to future project performance that are based on historical information and current project knowledge
Forecasts
The process of identifying all people or entities that are impacted by the project and detailing their invovlement and impact on the project
Identify Stakeholders
A meeting used to initiate the start of the project; typically attended by all the key stakeholders; can be done when Initiating or Planning is complete depending upon the organization
Kickoff Meeting
The process of communicating with stakeholders to determine their expectations and addressign issues in a timely manner
Manage Stakeholder Expectations
An integrated scope-schedule-cost plan that is used as the basis for execution measurement and performance management
Performance Measurement Baseline
The collection and interpretation of performance data; can include status, progress, and forecast reports
Performance Reporting (Output/Input)
The process of difining a communications approach for the project
Plan Communications
A report that states what has been accomplished in a specific amount of time on the project (but not the entire project)
Progress Report
The processes required to ensure that project information is amassed and distributed in a timely and appropriate manner to the appropriate parties
Project Communications Management
A reporting method in which future performance is estimated based on past performance of the project
Project Forecasting
The process of amassing and disseminating information regarding project performance and including such documents as status reports and forecasts
Report Performance
A report that states the current shape or state of the project to date