Are you stuck looking for a suitable communication plan template? Most of the available ones look really outdated and generic. With our selection of communication plan templates, you'll find the best way to get your message across.
Created by a nonprofit communications professional, this template meets all the unique needs of NGOs. It comes with editable dropdown menus and dynamic progress indicators so you can keep track of your strategic goals.
You can also link it to your content plan. This way, you will have all the activities in one place for when you need to make a presentation to the board.
Editing: Google Sheets
Are you working on some marketing or social media projects? This marketing communication plan template ensures that everyone is on the same page. It includes four main sections: Goal and Objectives, SWOT Analysis, Tactics, and Timeline.
It’s great for planning new product launches or a communication strategy to reach your target audience. The template is easily customizable and you can match it to your brand colors. The only downside is that you need a Visme account to access the template. You can also use a tool like Sprout Social or a Sprout Social alternative to manage your communication plan.
Editing: Visme
This template has all you need to deliver important information to key stakeholders. It outlines what you need to communicate, to whom, how often, and what your objectives are.
You can choose from thousands of editable icons to fit any industry. There's also an option to change colors and replace images with your own. Most importantly, it’s free to download as long as you have an account!
Editing: PowerPoint | Google Slides
If you’re a project manager, this simple communication plan template is perfect to ensure all team members know what to do and when. Color-coded fields make it easy to find all the necessary information. Again, the only limitation is that you need a Venngage account to edit the template.
Editing: Venngage
If you need a more detailed communication plan template for project management, look no further. There may be no fireworks design-wise, but as you take a look inside, you’ll notice that it packs a punch!
There are sections to assign project roles and responsibilities or name communication restraints. You can even create a stakeholder matrix. All this completely for free!
Editing: Microsoft Word | PowerPoint | Adobe Acrobat | Google Slides | Smartsheet
At first glance, the design of this template resembles a board game. You get to list the main steps in your plan, the estimated communications cost, and the final added value.
There are also traditional elements, such as key deliverables, communication channels, and frequency. It can be especially useful for creating product promotion strategies or PR campaigns.
Editing: PowerPoint
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If you need something even more comprehensive, you’ll like this communication plan example. The Excel sheet includes a communication plan checklist to track your progress.
There's also a detailed communication matrix and a responsibility matrix. In the Word file, you can describe your internal and external communication strategy. With these two documents, you can enhance your communication efforts in all areas.
Editing: Microsoft Word | Excel
No matter what field of business you’re in, you may have to put out fires every now and then. Whether that’s a dedicated server outage or a financial problem, this template will come in handy. You can outline your crisis communication policy, select a crisis team, and choose a media spokesperson.
Like all Visme templates, it’s very intuitive and easy to adjust to your company’s needs.
Editing: Visme
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