Use this template to create your own human resources and communications management plans for
Milestone Six. Include all sections and tables identified in this template in your final submission. Note:
This template represents only the minimum requirements. If you prefer, you can add elements to your
template that you believe a project manager might find useful. Human Resource Plan
Introduction
Provide a brief narrative of what the human resource plan covers. Project Team, Roles, and Responsibilities
Provide a brief introduction to this section, explaining each resource type (e.g., developer, quality
manager) and the number of resources within each role.
Resource Name and Type Number of Resources Responsibilities Example:
Project Manager Example:
1 Example:
Managing the project and
controlling all aspects of the
project Table 1, Project Team Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed Matrix (RACI)
Briefly describe what the table covers and ensure that each team member or resource type listed in the
Table 1 is listed in a column below. List all activities from the WBS with their associated WBS code and
designate whether the project team member has an R, A, C, or I role on that activity.
WBS
Coding
Example:
1.1.3 Activity
Name
Example:
Product
Design Project
Manager
Example:
A Resource
Type 1
Example:
R Resource
Type 2
Example:
R Table 2, RACI Matrix
R: Responsible for completing the work
A: Accountable for ensuring task completion/sign of
C: Consulted before any decisions are made
I: Informed of when an action/decision has been made Resource
Type 3
Example:
C Resource
Type 4
Example:
C Staffing Management Plan
Briefly describe what the staffing plan covers, including the acquisition plan, resource calendar, training
needs, and recognition and rewards. Acquisition Plan
Describe which human resources are needed to complete the project, why they will be needed
on the project, and how will you go about acquiring them. Resource Calendar
Using a table or graph with a specific time period (e.g., a week or a month), show which
resources will be used during each time period and estimate how many hours they will need. Training Needs
Describe what type of training will be needed for the project team to be successful. Performance Reviews
Explain how team performance will be measured and how feedback will be provided for each
resource type. Recognition and Rewards
Describe what types of performance will be recognized and how excellent performance will be
rewarded. Communication Plan
Communication Matrix
Briefly describe what the matrix covers and how it should be used. Fully and completely fill out the matrix template for each communication
type.
Communication
Type
Example:
Kickof Meeting Objective of
Communication
Example:
Introduce the
team to the
project and
explain the
charter Medium Frequency Audience Owner Deliverable Format Example:
Face to face Example:
Once Example:
Project
Sponsor,
Project Team,
Stakeholders Example:
Project
Manager Example:
Presentation
deck and
meeting
notes Example:
Presentation deck
provided in soft
copy for all
participants
