Communications Management Knowledge Area Processes Flow

Communications Management Knowledge area is also another Knowledge Area along with Quality Management Knowledge Area that has the least number of processes in a Knowledge Area i.e. 3.

Communications Management has three processes. There is one process each for Planning, Executing and Monitoring and Controlling process groups. The

following table describes the purpose and key benefit of each of these processes. These are provided from the PMBOK(R).Plan Communications Management Knowledge Area Communications Process Group Planning

Purpose The process of developing an appropriate approach and plan for project communications based on stakeholder’sinformation needs and requirements, and available organizational assets

Key Benefit It identifies and documents the approach to communicate most effectively and efficiently with stakeholders.Manage Communications Knowledge Area Communications Process Group Executing

Purpose The process of Creating, collecting, distributing, storing, retrieving and the ultimate disposition of project information in accordance with the communications management plan.

Key Benefit It enables an efficient and effective communications flow between project stakeholders.Control Communications Knowledge Area Communications Process Group Monitoring and Controlling

Purpose The process of monitoring and controlling communications throughout the entire project life cycle to ensure the information needs of the project stakeholders are met.

Key Benefit It ensures an optimal information flow among all communication participants, at any moment in time.

PMBOK(R) Fifth edition has 47 processes. These 47 processes are in 5 knowledge areas.