WHY is communication important in project management

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The Silent Killer in Project Management: Mastering Communication

In today's episode, E.D. dives into the often-overlooked factor that derails 50% of projects: poor communication. He emphasizes the importance of effective communication for project success. He provides actionable tips for aligning project goals, fostering team cohesion, enhancing problem-solving capabilities, maintaining thorough documentation, managing timelines and budgets, facilitating cross-functional coordination, sharing knowledge, and preventing scope creep. E.D. shares personal insights and practical advice to help project managers lead their teams to success by mastering communication.

In this empowering guide, you'll uncover:

- Proven strategies to align project goals and prevent wasted resources.

- Assertive communication techniques to build a cohesive team.

- Steps for enhancing problem-solving to catch issues early.

- Tips for effective documentation and reporting.

- Tools for cross-functional coordination and budget management.

00:00 Introduction: The Silent Killer of Projects

00:24 The Importance of Communication in Project Management

01:32 Point 1: Alignment of Project Goals

02:17 Point 2: Team Cohesion

04:04 Point 3: Enhanced Problem Solving

05:18 Point 4: Documentation and Reporting

06:28 Point 5: Cross-Functional Coordination

07:16 Point 6: Budget Management

08:38 Point 7: Timeline Management

10:04 Point 8: Knowledge Sharing

11:10 Bonus Tips: Scope Creep Prevention and Risk Management

12:16 Closing Remarks