Control Communications
Figure 43:Control Communications: Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs. Reprinted from "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), (5th Edition)" by Project Management Institute, 2013, p. 303. Newton Square, PA: Project Management Institute, Inc. Reprinted without permission
Figure 43: Control Communications above depicts all the possible inputs tools and techniques resulting in Work performance information, Change requests, Project management plan updates and Organizational process assets updates.
10.3 Control Communications
Process Definition
Control Communications monitors and controls all communications from the beginning to the end of a project life cycle. Communication Control's main function ensure information delivery, tailored, to the needs of project stakeholders.
Process Assessment
Every process in a project life cycle interacts and communicates information to other processes. People need information. Communication bottlenecks can wreak havoc and outdated information is irrelevant. Control communications are really about providing access to up-to-date information in real time. Today it is easier than ever to provide access-utilizing technology such as the cloud to pull down or push up information and translate that information into different languages.
Control Communications
10.3.1
Input
Appendix A4 Communication Plan 611:
In PGMT 611, the ITD project created a communications plan an input to track and provide stakeholders with information.
10.3.2
Tools and Techniques
Reporting Scope and Schedule EVM Reporting 502:
In PGMT 502, the paper discusses tools and techniques of Communication for reporting scope and schedule.
10.3.3
Outputs
Earned Value Performance Report 502:
In PGMT 502, Paws for adoption created an output report measuring process performance calculated Earned Value.