Template: Communication Plan
This template defines the structure of a communication plan to ensure information is effectively and efficiently communicated to all stakeholders and business partners.
Relationships
Related Elements
Main Description

The following categories reflect a recommended communication plan structure to define key communication elements.

  • Meeting - the regularly scheduled time at which communication included in this document occurs.
  • Communication Item - the specific deliverable to be used for communication.
  • Content Description - explanation of communication component and the content of the component.
  • Purpose - the goal of communication item.
  • Frequency - Number of times per period that the communication component should be delivered.
  • Media - The physical form the information is communicated.
  • Audience/Attendees - An individual or a group of people who the communication is targeted/distributed.
  • Responsibility - A person or people who are responsible for establishing the meeting or for formatting, communicating and distributing the communication item.
  • Required Approval - Approval requirement of the indicated item required prior to publication or execution?

The plan is typically presented in simple table format.





Communication
Item
Content
Description
Purpose Frequency Media Audience/
Attendees
Responsibility

Required
Approval