The Practice of Communication

  Communications Management   Leadership  

The PMBOK® Guide lays out the importance of communication as a vital part of the project management process. The common adage that project management is 90% communication is well known and accepted. So, how can we help project professionals to practice it? After all, since it is a soft skill, one can develop competency in this area not by reading, acquiring knowledge, or talking about it but by practicing it in the real world.

This webinar will:

• Give an overview of the how project management standards have dealt with the knowledge area of communication
• Describe the current status of the practice of communication and its link with leadership development
• Outline the various components of communication, e.g., writing, listening, persuading, speaking, evaluating, developing consensus, moderating and critical thinking
• List the various forums and platforms available for the practice of communication and the ways by which a project manager can improve their skills

The PMBOK® Guide lays out the importance of communication as a vital part of the project management process. The common adage that project management is 90% communication is well known and accepted. So, how can we help project professionals to practice it? After all, since it is a soft skill, one can develop competency in this area not by reading, acquiring knowledge, or talking about it but by practicing it in the real world.