Communication Basics
This “C” emphasizes using plain, accessible language and clarifying decisions, responsibilities, and next steps.
What is Clear (communication)?
These individuals or groups influence or are affected by your program — including partners, influencers, beneficiaries, and data sources.
Who are stakeholders?
Defined as “an uncertain event that may impact the project,” this concept is central to public health project planning.
What is a risk?
This communication practice helps surface hidden expectations and reduce uncertainty by confirming mutual understanding.
What is Clarifying assumptions?
This mapping activity helps identify missing voices, spot gaps in collaboration, and clarify who needs early engagement.
What is stakeholder mapping?
This step in risk management prioritizes risks by evaluating likelihood and impact, producing a ranked list.
What is qualitative risk assessment?
This structured format uses red, yellow, and green to help teams quickly understand project status and risks
What is the R/Y/G status update?
This type of conflict arises when expectations differ across teams, often due to unclear objectives or inconsistent communication formats.
What is misaligned expectation?
This step in project management asks teams to generate a broad list of uncertain events — using tools like brainstorming, checklists, past project reviews, and environmental scans — that could slow a project down, stop it, or make the outcome worse.
What is risk identification?