{"id":80,"date":"2022-07-07T15:13:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T15:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2026-08-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T00:00:00","slug":"communication-in-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/communication-in-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Communication Important in Project Management?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication in <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-is-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management<\/a> is a prerequisite for project success. In an environment where success is directly linked to good coordination and cooperation of the people involved, communication is crucial for effective project execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post will go over the importance of communication in project management and some strategies on how to improve it to boost your project success rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>Communication in project management is a transparent exchange of information between project managers and other project stakeholders with the goal of keeping everyone informed and aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most common communication channels in project management are: in-person meetings, virtual meetings, emails, team communication tools, phone calls, project schedules, status reports, and questionnaires and surveys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper communication sets clear expectations, unifies the project vision, and gets everyone on the same page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To effectively communicate, project managers should: practice active listening, use PM tools, eliminate jargon, keep everyone in the loop, and create a communication plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-communication-in-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is communication in project management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Communication in project management is a transparent exchange of information between project managers, higher management, and other project stakeholders, meant to keep everyone\u2019s expectations and goals aligned.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To properly coordinate projects, PMs need mastery of over a dozen <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management skills<\/a>. This includes both hard skills like project planning, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/risk-management-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risk management<\/a>, and soft skills like leadership and <strong>communication<\/strong>, just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In theory, hard skills combined with the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-methodologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">right project management methodology<\/a>, a solid <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-plan-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project plan<\/a>, and immaculate task sequencing should be able to carry out a project on their own. But in practice, communication is what\u2019s needed to keep things from falling apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1<strong>PLAKY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communicating in Plaky is a breeze. Read all about it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/plaky-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communicating in Plaky: Top Features for Easy Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"types-of-communication-channels-in-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of communication channels in project management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular and most relevant communication channels for project management include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-person meetings<\/strong> \u2014 Enables reading nuances in tone and non-verbal cues. This makes it best suited for important conversations where misunderstandings can have disastrous effects, such as interviews with stakeholders, conference and stand-up meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual meetings<\/strong> \u2014 They share many of the benefits of in-person communication, including the ability to read non-verbal cues. However, it\u2019s easy to go overboard with conference calls \u2014 especially when they go into overtime and include people who really don\u2019t have to be there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emails<\/strong> \u2014 A classic form of formal, asynchronous communication most often used when establishing contact with 3rd parties, such as the clients or vendors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team communication tools<\/strong> \u2014 Fast-paced, synchronous communication conducted via software such as Pumble, Slack, or Microsoft Teams. It enables quick exchange of information using group chats, one-way memos, or one-on-one messages. It\u2019s the type of internal communication preferred in remote and hybrid project teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone calls<\/strong> \u2014 Active, remote, audio-only communication most often used for quick clarification, negotiation, crisis management, or other time-sensitive matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project schedules<\/strong> \u2014 A passive means of communication via a schedule board that\u2019s accessible to everyone. Most often, they are in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/gantt-chart-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt charts<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban boards<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status reports<\/strong> \u2014 A means of written, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/upward-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upward communication<\/a> from team members to project managers or project managers to higher management. They\u2019re used to assess project progress and keep things documented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Questionnaires and surveys<\/strong> \u2014 An effective means of one-way communication used in early project stages to identify project requirements. It\u2019s also used in later stages of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/agile-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agile projects<\/a>, to gather customer feedback and inform future product iterations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-effectively-communicate-in-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to effectively communicate in project management&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until now, we\u2019ve mostly dealt with the theoretical basis for communication in project management. So now, here are 6 concrete tips on how to effectively communicate in project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-practice-active-listening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Practice active listening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active listening is the ability to understand client requirements by focusing primarily on their needs and wants rather than just deliverables. Before a project even gets underway, the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-project-managers-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project manager<\/a> must master this skill to truly understand what drives the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project manager needs to actively listen to understand the project requirements, so that they can workshop ways of executing the project with key stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-eliminate-jargon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Eliminate jargon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To facilitate mutual understanding between teams, it\u2019s best to stop using jargon and opt for vocabulary that everyone understands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large projects often demand the cooperation and collaboration of multiple company departments. Within their respective teams, professionals can communicate just fine using their occupation-specific jargon. But, when they mingle across departments its use negatively affects understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, for IT folk, a pipeline may well be a logical queue of parallel CPU instructions. But, for salespeople, a pipeline is a guide for converting leads into customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When 5 people from 5 different teams bring this kind of jargon into a conversation, the intended message easily gets lost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-keep-everyone-in-the-loop\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Keep everyone in the loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open communication channels prevent information silos, so all project stakeholders are aligned. A <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/stakeholder-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stakeholder<\/a> is anyone who is actively involved in a project or who will be affected by the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An easy solution when it comes to communication with the project team is to keep the work and communication related to that work in the same place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, in Plaky you can communicate through the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comment section<\/a> located on each individual Item card. This way, all your task-related information is in one place and all assignees and subscribers get a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/notifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notification<\/a> whenever there\u2019s a new update or comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1386\" height=\"1230\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Comment-section-in-Plaky.webp\" alt=\"Comment section in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-19313\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1283905967450272;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Comment-section-in-Plaky.webp 1386w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Comment-section-in-Plaky-338x300.webp 338w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Comment-section-in-Plaky-1110x985.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Comment-section-in-Plaky-768x682.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Comment-section-in-Plaky-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1386px) 100vw, 1386px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comment section in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s also the option to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pumble-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky-Pumble integration<\/a>. It lets you receive curated notifications related to your Plaky tasks as direct messages in the Pumble team communication app, building a seamless flow between the spaces where you work and communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-notifications-in-Pumble-DMs.webp\" alt=\"Plaky notifications in Pumble DMs\" class=\"wp-image-19314\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2813141683778233;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-notifications-in-Pumble-DMs.webp 1320w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-notifications-in-Pumble-DMs-384x300.webp 384w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-notifications-in-Pumble-DMs-1110x866.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-notifications-in-Pumble-DMs-768x599.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-notifications-in-Pumble-DMs-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaky notifications in Pumble DMs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Free project management software<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Stay on top of your task-related communication, keep your team in the loop, and achieve better project results with Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-avoid-virtual-meeting-fatigue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: Avoid virtual meeting fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual conference calls demand a higher cognitive load than in-person meetings, leading to fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 3 main contributing factors to this are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive amounts of close-up eye contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The self-view window that shows us what we are doing in real-time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lack of physical freedom during calls\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can combat some of these issues by turning off the video feed that shows you what you\u2019re doing and not using the full-screen option for conference calls. However, the best remedy is to reduce the amount of unnecessary time spent sitting in conference calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can still get all the benefits of virtual meetings without any of the downsides by making sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedule meetings only when necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be concise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only require the people essential to the meetings to be there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t done to gatekeep information. You can still leave the option for non-essential team members to join without making this a requirement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-use-project-management-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: Use project management tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project management tools<\/a> are a central hub where all your work and work-related communication happens. As such, they are a one-stop-shop for everyone who wants to get informed about the project.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could look at task management as a form of passive communication \u2014 assigning team members to task cards, seeing when they <em>pull<\/em> these cards, establishing deadlines, and leaving comments are all acts that communicate expectations and share information in a clear and succinct way without inhibiting productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the time, PM tools offer the option to see the information from different angles using different <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/board-views\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Board views<\/a>. For example, Plaky offers Table, Kanban, Gantt, Chart view, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/dashboards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dashboard<\/a> that make it easy to take in or skim large amounts of data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-Dashboard.webp\" alt=\"Plaky Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-19315\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-Dashboard.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-Dashboard-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-Dashboard-1110x555.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-Dashboard-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-Dashboard-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Plaky-Dashboard-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaky Dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar helpful tools include <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/sort-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sort and Filter<\/a>, Global search, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summary row<\/a>, which synthesizes data from each column on your board and presents it in a quick overview at the bottom of the Item group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without these and similar features, check-ins, update meetings, and micromanagement become a regular occurrence. This is why PM tools are excellent for fostering workplace transparency since the information is available to everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, we understand that not everyone needs to know everything. So, Plaky also lets you create Private <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/space-permissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Closed Spaces<\/a>, and tinker with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/user-roles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user roles and permissions<\/a> to make sure sensitive information stays safe, while the rest always reaches the right people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the user roles you can choose is the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/administration\/roles-and-permissions\/overview-4\/#viewer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viewer role<\/a>. This lets you share data with outside users who can get informed at their own pace without disturbing your work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides effortless communication, PM tools are irreplaceable for daily <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could have the best communicator in the world managing a project \u2014 but if they don\u2019t know how to create and manage an effective project schedule, it wouldn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Managing-projects-in-Plaky-Table-view.webp\" alt=\"Managing projects in Plaky Table view\" class=\"wp-image-19316\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9936102236421724;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Managing-projects-in-Plaky-Table-view.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Managing-projects-in-Plaky-Table-view-598x300.webp 598w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Managing-projects-in-Plaky-Table-view-1110x557.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Managing-projects-in-Plaky-Table-view-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Managing-projects-in-Plaky-Table-view-1536x771.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Managing-projects-in-Plaky-Table-view-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Managing projects in Plaky Table view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Task management, in particular, can and should be facilitated by using <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional project management software<\/a> that can help you communicate deadlines and task progress in a streamlined manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, teams that use Plaky can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an unlimited number of tasks.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign them to an unlimited number of users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track progress using customizable views that conform to the needs of different project teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-create-a-communication-management-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: Create a communication management plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The communication management plan should describe when and how frequently communication is expected, and through which channels. Whether it&#8217;s daily, weekly, or even monthly, a well-defined plan establishes firm guidelines for communication frequency, channels, direction, degree of formality, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefit of such a plan is that it lets every stakeholder know in advance whom they should contact for which purpose and how they should communicate with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of setting expectations, it doesn\u2019t get much better than this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-is-communication-in-project-management-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is communication in project management important?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projects are all about a group of people collaborating to create or do something. This is why proper communication is crucial, as it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sets clear expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unifies the project vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gets everyone on the same page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For projects to progress smoothly, you need to set proper expectations. This means sharing this unified vision among the PM, client, and other stakeholders \u2014 you can\u2019t expect employees to just know what higher-up management wants if you don\u2019t tell them. In the long run, this prevents <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scope-creep-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scope creep<\/a> by clearly defining achievable milestones and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/deliverable-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deliverables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s imagine that 2 HR members are organizing a party to celebrate their small company\u2019s anniversary. They get talking and come up with the following plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They both check with employees in different departments whether or not they\u2019re interested in attending the party.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of them calculates and requests the budget while the other works to get audio equipment properly set up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the budget is approved, one rings in orders for food and drinks while the other handles the decorations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is this the best office party plan? Probably not, but that\u2019s beside the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters is that the 2 people working on this mini-project came up with the plan together by <em>communicating<\/em>. This shows the importance of communication on a micro level \u2014 they both know what needs to be done, who\u2019s doing what, and why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project management on a macro scale is effectively the same. There are more people involved and more at stake as the goal of the project is always in service to the larger company vision. 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So, a good project management software that also lets you communicate with your team is an invaluable tool for both the project manager and the project team, and Plaky does it for free!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larger businesses that want more functionality can always opt for one of Plaky\u2019s affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paid plans<\/a>. 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