Just because it’s right there in the industry name, doesn’t mean that companies responsible for building telecommunication infrastructure are immune to basic communication challenges. In fact, these challenges can significantly set back a project.
According to a study by the Project Management Institute (PMI), 55% of project managers surveyed agreed, “the most crucial success factor in project management is effective communications to all stakeholders.”
This is particularly true in a field where various stakeholders like construction managers, engineers, sales departments, fiber suppliers, and executive teams require accurate, current, and timely information to guide their work and inform their decisions.
Effective communication in telecommunications infrastructure projects is vital. The following seven tips are designed to address common communication challenges and foster better collaboration and project success:
Before any physical work begins, it’s essential to share the project plan with all stakeholders, including designs, contracts, schedules, budget, and resource details. Setting clear, realistic expectations and deliverables is crucial.
Implementing a clear chain of command for reporting and authorization ensures accuracy and accountability. This prevents confusion and issues like unauthorized expenditures and project delays.
Requiring daily updates from the field reduces miscommunication caused by delayed progress reports. Utilizing digital reporting platforms makes this process efficient and less burdensome for the construction manager.
Construction management software should be used to provide stakeholders with easy and secure access to key project resources from any location, including instructional videos and other important resources.
Documenting every aspect of the telecommunications deployment is essential for accountability and quality control. Modern technology with digital cameras and video devices makes detailed documentation more feasible.
Overcoming communication barriers by centralizing all information on a single construction management platform serves as a single source of truth, integrating different management tools and information sources.
Despite technological advantages, personalized communication remains irreplaceable. Regular outreach to stakeholders individually, using the most suitable method of communication for the context, is vital.
By integrating innovative construction management technology with effective communication strategies, telecommunications infrastructure projects can achieve higher levels of success and alignment among stakeholders. Emphasizing regular, clear, and accessible communication is key to navigating the complexities of these projects.
By combining new collaborative construction management platforms that provide centralized information to all stakeholders with proven communication strategies, you can start getting results that everyone will be talking about!
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