This communication must also be two-way as each participant contributes to the project. Each member must be able to inform and alert the other members of the project and in particular the project manager. This dimension is essential to allow the project manager to have all the information, to be reactive and to update the project accordingly.
The frequency of the communication is also decisive, because one must be careful not to over-engage with his interlocutors at the risk of drowning them with irrelevant information.
There are no set rules in this area, as it depends on the project, its pace, its status (late or in time) and the company’s management style. Other factors must also be considered, such as the pace and constraints of each person (remote working, holidays, other projects...).
However, it may be interesting to take some time as a group in order to define how each participant wants to communicate, to share good practices and to agree on the preferred strategy.
With the multiplication of communication channels within companies, people find themselves in constant demand and risk losing focus and efficiency. It is therefore better to focus on a single platform to centralize communication around a project.
Expert advice: When it comes to communication, it is necessary to find the correct balance between completeness, accessibility and frequency. Less is often more!