Project Blogs; A New Way of Communicating

Since communication is 90% of a project managers job, and one-way email blasts and static web-sites have proven to have limited benefit, there must be a more effective way of communicating in today's rapid-fire environment. And you're looking at it.

Blogging is fast becoming a standard tool in project management. It can be used for sharing information during requirements analysis, communicating globally, offering podcast updates, daily tips, or any number of areas where fast and daily communication is needed---which is most of the time.

The best thing is, unlike email, it stays up on the web, where people can see comments posted against the blog, and can search for specific keywords or topics. It's also a good way of encouraging crosstalk among project stakeholders. And with tools like Audioblog, you can even integrate audio and video if needed.

The brief below shows two specific examples of project blogs in action. I'd love to hear from others who are using blogs for their projects, and how they're working out.

Using Blogs for Project Management