Poor Communication

Warning signs

Rate how often each statement is true of the project today. 0 = Never, 4 = Almost Always.

1. WS1.Teams operate from different versions of the truth, with inconsistent status information, outdated information, or different interpretations of project reality.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
2. WS2.Project messages are vague, incomplete, or open to interpretation, resulting in unclear understanding of facts, decisions, impacts, or next steps.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
3. WS3.Status reporting lacks verifiable evidence and cannot be independently validated against project plans, performance, or actual results.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
4. WS4.Critical project information does not consistently reach the right people at the right time.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
5. WS5.Stakeholders receive inconsistent or contradictory messages about project status, scope, risks, or priorities.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
6. WS6.Meetings generate discussion but do not consistently create shared understanding of decisions, actions, or next steps.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
7. WS7.Team members remain silent when concerns, risks, or delays should be communicated.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
8. WS8.Escalations are slow, lost, or ignored, preventing timely responses to issues and decisions.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always