SAB4#113,117_Communication & Report Types

SAB4#113,117_Communication & Report Types

1. PERFORMANCE REPORT TYPES

   • A big part of managing communications focuses on performance reporting. This involves pulling together the information from the work performance reports communicating it to the appropriate stakeholders in a way that will make sense to them, as outlined in the communications management plan.
   • Status
     • This report describes where the project currently stands regarding the performance measurement baseline.
   • Progress
     • A progress report describes what has been accomplished.
   • Trend
     • This report examines project results over time to see if performance is improving or deteriorating.
   • Lessons Learned
     • Reports on performance are used as lessons learned for future projects.
   • Forecast
     • This report predicts future project status and performance.
   • Variance
     • A variance report compares actual results to baselines.
   • Earned Value
     • An earned value report integrates scope, cost, and schedule measures to assess project performance, using the terms described in the Cost Management chapter (i.e., PV, EV,  AC, etc.).

2. COMMUNICATION TYPES

   • In order to have clear, concise communications, you need to handle communications in a structured way and choose the best type of communication for the situation. Information can be expressed in different ways.
   • Formal Written
     • Complex problems, project management plan, project charter, communicating over long distances.
   • Informal Written
     • E-mail, handwritten notes, text messages, instant messaging.
   • Formal Vebal
     • Presentations, speeches.
   • Informal Verbal
     • Meetings, conversations, calls.

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