Communication Matrix). 

 Project communications are a coordinated effort by all team members: from the project manager who is responsible for the overall message and how it is delivered, to individual team members who contribute to the process. For the Unit III Assignment you will prepare a project communication matrix for a fictional project of your choice. The communication matrix shows how we plan to communicate information to the project audiences. The matrix also includes the frequency of communication for different types of information and the method of communication. At a minimum, the matrix should include:

• the type of communication,

• its originator

• who receives the communication or attends the meeting

 • the frequency that the communication or meeting occurs, and• the source of the communication or meeting. You will also need to include an introduction that introduces the project scenario.

 Your assignment must:

 • Be a minimum of 100 words in length (introduction).

 • Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.

• Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment (Unit III Scholarly Activity), the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date

Assessment: Unit III Essay:

While the project manager is responsible for applying the correct tools and techniques to ensure the success of the project, effective project management technique requires that the project manager possess the following characteristics: knowledge, performance, and personal.

For this assignment you are asked to write a short essay on why a project manager should have these characteristics and their relevance to managing a project. Your essay should:

 • Discuss why project managers are integral to managing successful projects.

 • Explain the relevance of the following characteristics: knowledge, performance, and personal.

• Identify how you can build on the key characteristics to become a better project manager.

 • Describe an example of when a project manager did not possess the right characteristics. What was the outcome?

• Describe a situation where you were able to work under an effective project manager. What characteristics and skills did they possess?

Your assignment must:

 • Be a minimum of 500 words in length.

• Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.

 • Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment (Unit III Essay), the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included