How to write a KILLER COMMUNICATION PLAN in seven easy steps

Name: How to write a KILLER COMMUNICATION PLAN in seven easy steps
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Create a customizable communication plan and schedule in about 60 minutes

Created byLynne Tomlinson, Wade Henderson, Madeline Henderson

Last updated 10/2021

English

What you'll learn

How to write a KILLER COMMUNICATION PLAN in seven easy steps.
Three tasks you must do before you begin.
How to identify and speak directly to your audience.
How to be unexpected and why.
What a communication network is and how to build one.
How to own the process and expedite reviews.
How to create a customizable plan and schedule.
How and why you should provide reinforcement.

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 1h 6m total length

Introduction to How to write a Killer Communication Plan5:27
Communications are the key that will make your project fail or succeed. When communications are muddied, and information is unclear you won’t get the right message across because you lack adequate verification
The beauty in creating good communications is that it isn’t difficult to craft killer communications as long as you follow the rules.
In this course, we will outline those rules, and provide you with tried-and-true examples that you can easily adapt to your own needs.
Overview12:50
Hello and welcome to How to Write a Killer Communication Plan in 7 easy steps.
Communications are the key that will make your project fail or succeed. When communications are muddied, and information is unclear you won’t get the right message across because you lack adequate verification
The beauty in creating good communications is that it isn’t difficult to craft killer communications as long as you follow the rules.
In this course, we will outline those rules, and provide you with tried-and-true examples that you can easily adapt to your own needs.
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Step 1 - Know your Audience9:27
This lecture describes how to understand your audience and speak to their unique needs.
You will learn about audience groups and types. You are introduced to a Stakeholder Management Plan which is a downloadable resource.
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Step 2 - Speak the Same Language4:39
Step 2 of How to write a Killer Communication Plan describes how to speak the same language as your audience and the different types of communication.
You will learn when to use what type of communication, for example when to use face to face meetings or emails.
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Step 3 - Be Unexpected9:16
Step 3 lists 15 different ways to write a killer communication. It also discusses the difference between a communication vehicle and a channel with examples.
It describes what you should not be afraid of when drafting a communication plan.
You will learn when and how best to communicate and the different formats.
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Step 4 - Build a Communication Network7:56
Step 4 outlines what a communication network is, why you should have one and how to create one. It provides roles and responsibilities.
It also answers the question "what if I am the only communication person?".
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Step 5 - Own the Process3:27
Step 5 - How and why to create a simple communication process workflow that will assign accountability and save you time.
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Step 6 - Start Building5:53
Step 6 is where you bring it all together and create you own customizable communication plan and schedule.
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Step 7 - Keep it Going2:55
In this lesson we will discuss the final step, Step seven of Killer Communications: Keep it Going
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Bring it all Together4:52
Bring all the pieces together to create a Killer Communication Plan and Schedule.
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Requirements

Basic understanding of communication planning.

Description

I don’t know about you but I never have enough time. There are not enough hours in the day to devote to all the things I would like, such as hobbies or spend more time with family and friends.

That’s why I designed How to Write a KILLER COMMUNICATION PLAN in Seven Easy Steps. In about 60 minutes you will learn key concepts you can easily apply to make your project a success and your job a little bit simpler.

This course highlights methods and tips to aid you in building a robust communication plan in seven easy steps. These concepts will help you build a framework to manage communication activities within your business which you can use again and again.

We will go through the critical steps when planning your communication, point out the do's and don'ts along the way.

When communications are muddied, and the message is unclear your communication project … is doomed.

The beauty in creating good communications, is that it isn’t difficult to craft killer communications. You just need to follow the rules. In this course, you will learn those rules, along with tried-and-true examples to aid you in building a robust communication plan that you can easily adapt to suit your own needs.

As a consultant, I have learned how to understand client needs quickly and develop timely, unique communication strategies, plans and schedules.

Throughout the course you will learn key concepts for success. These concepts help you to build a framework to manage communication activities within your organization.

In just under 60 minutes you will master an arsenal of valuable tools for dynamic communications which you can use over and over again.

At the end of the course, you will be able to download the templates discussed in the course so you can make them your own.

Should you encounter content which needs attention, please send a message with a screenshot of the content that needs attention and I will be reviewed promptly. Providing the test and question number do not identify questions as the questions rotate each time they are run. The question numbers are different for everyone.

Who this course is for:

Business Leaders that are directly or indirectly impacted by business changes
Project Managers whether they are implementing new technology such as software, updating hardware or upgrading infrastructure
Office Managers whether they are adding a new employee, reorganizing the business, changing a process or adding new technology
Communication Lead or Communication Manager who is spearheading communication planning within the organization or contributing to a communications initiative
Anyone talking to anyone will benefit from this course