
A typical communication plan for Outsourced Projects between the client team and SynfoSys team for the corresponding project will mostly likely follow the pattern mentioned below.

Contact lists of SynfoSys and client team members are made available
for the corresponding project

Communication methods and techniques are planned

Templates to be used for the planned communications are prepared accordingly
A typical Offshore Development Communication plan
| Type of Communication |
Communication Schedule |
Mode of Communication |
Initiated
By |
Comments |
| Client Status Meeting |
Weekly, Day and Time TBD |
Face to Face |
SynfoSys Lead for Client |
Standard status meeting with predefined agenda. |
| SynfoSys Status Update |
Every Week, on Monday morning, Describing the status of the previous week |
e-mail |
Onsite Project manager |
Describes the general progress of work on the project by the SynfoSys Team. The update will include both onshore and offshore work. |
| Working Sessions |
As needed |
Internet Messenger Meeting / Teleconference with offshore in mornings. If needed conduct Videoconference with offshore. |
Lead Designers |
Should be conducted in the mornings if Offshore needs to be involved |
| Project Announcements |
As needed |
Internet Messenger Meeting / Teleconference with offshore in mornings. |
Client PM |
Used to inform development teams about general information on the project. |
| Project Issues |
As needed |
Internet Messenger Meeting / Teleconference with offshore in mornings. |
Client Team |
Used to record and track project issues on an ongoing basis. |
* TBD = To be Decided |