The Communications Plan Excel tool offers a structured and practical approach to managing project communication. By clearly defining what information needs to be shared, with whom, and at what intervals, it supports effective stakeholder engagement and team coordination.
Designed with project managers in mind, this tool reinforces key elements of the PMBOK framework, helping ensure that messaging aligns with project goals and phases. It promotes transparency, reduces confusion, and supports consistency in how information flows across internal teams and external partners. With this plan in place, project managers can build trust, keep contributors informed, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Speficially, the tool helps project managers document what information needs to be shared, who the intended recipients are, the methods of communication, and the timing or frequency. These elements mirror the PMBOK’s focus on tailoring communication strategies based on stakeholder requirements, project complexity, and organizational context.
Additionally, the tool can be updated throughout the project lifecycle, reflecting the PMBOK’s guidance that communication planning is iterative and should evolve as stakeholder needs shift.
Video Walkthrough (for Communications Plan - Excel)
Features (for Communications Plan - Excel)
- Intuitive and straightforward design
- Employs software best practices
- Delivered as a blank Excel template - customize and populate with your data
- Free updates - send us a message to be notified of updates when they are available
- Completely customizable - add rows and columns, rename headings - unlock with provided password
Disclaimer (for Communications Plan - Excel)
This digital product is designed to work in the current version of Microsoft Excel or Microsoft 365. It is not guaranteed to work in any other application and WILL NOT work in Google Sheets.
This digital product is copyrighted. It is intended for personal use only. It is strictly prohibited to reproduce, resell or share this product, in part or in full, with or without modifications. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. Given this is a digital product, no physical product will be delivered.
