Problem
The Mckenzie Organization is launching a new project that you'll be assigned to as the project manager. This project will be to create a new mobile app for clients and the Mckenzie Organization to share information about financial planning. Clients can use the app to upload financial documents for tax planning, bookkeeping, and expense tracking. Clients will be able to use their phones to scan in receipts and purchases. The app will also allow the client to link to their business or personal credit cards and tag purchases as business expenses. All documents will be housed on a secure server and the app must be stable, secure, and notable for the clients. Now answer the following questions about communicating with the project stakeholders.
A. Currently, the Mckenzie project has 428 stakeholders that you've been planning to communicate with. Due to a recent merger, however, next week your project will have 156 additional stakeholders. How many more communication channels will this merger create for your project? (HINT: Find the stakeholder communication channels before and after, then find the difference. Use the formula Nin-1 /2 for this question.)
B. What is the most effective way to communicate with your project team? Why?