Even though each knowledge area are equally important, communication is something that glues them together. Without good Communication Plan and horizontal and vertical communication its very difficult in project success.
There are 3 process in this knowledge area
1.Plan Communications Management—This is the plan how project communication will take place.
2 Manage Communications—Managing Communication is one of the important duties of PM himself. Uncontrolled communication not only create conflicts misunderstanding but it also be a reason of project failure. Communications are more difficult in matrix organization and as more number of channel increases.
3 Control Communications—The process of monitoring and controlling communications throughout the entire project life cycle