Exploring the Significant Impact of Communication in project Management: A Study on the role of Communication Management in Global Projects

Oyekunle, David; Inoma Abbey, Tumini; Ibeh, Florence

Abstract

This article presents a thorough framework for project communication while examining the critical role that communication plays in managing multinational projects. Examining existing research on global project management success criteria, the study highlights contemporary global communication concepts and obstacles. The study suggests using cross-cultural communication practices to reduce miscommunication with a complete overview of the project communication life cycle, which includes planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closing. Developing an organizational structure and developing a plan are necessary before starting a project's communication. Environmental analysis, communication objectives, stakeholder identification, communication channels, information format, guidelines, resources, and project ethos are all included in the strategy. By identifying methods, designing content, and doing stakeholder analysis, project communication planning promotes alignment with project goals. Project communication implementation places a strong emphasis on communication skills, delivery methods, and information sharing. It's important to keep up communication skills, and having a specific channel for project information makes it more accessible. Monitoring adherence to communication management techniques, spotting deviations, and putting corrective measures in place are all part of controlling project communication. Robust document control, including identification, versioning, owner assignment, approval, distribution, retention, and security, is necessary for administrative closure. Cultural obstacles, language barriers, time zone differences, technical barriers, organizational hierarchy, and a lack of in-person engagement are some of the unique communication issues encountered in multinational initiatives. The pros and cons of various communication models—such as technology-driven, agile, interactive, transactional, cultural, and linear—are compared. The study offers a comprehensive framework, integrates multicultural features, explores problems, and suggests communication cycles, all of which greatly improve project management and communication in global projects. The significance of communication culture and recommendations for high-performing businesses are highlighted. According to recognized success criteria, the research emphasizes the importance of communication in project success. With all factors considered, it offers scholars and professionals insightful information as well as useful recommendations in the ever-changing field of international project management.

Citation

Oyekunle, D., Inoma Abbey, T., & Ibeh, F. (2024). Exploring the Significant Impact of Communication in project Management: A Study on the role of Communication Management in Global Projects. #Journal not on list, 15(2), 85-92. https://doi.org/10.52711/2321-5763.2024.00015

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Jun 21, 2024
• Publication Date: Jun 21, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jan 16, 2025
• Journal: Asian Journal of Management
• Electronic ISSN: 2321-5763
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 85-92
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.52711/2321-5763.2024.00015