This document discusses communications and stakeholder management for projects. It emphasizes that stakeholders matter and their expectations must be managed through effective communication. The key aspects covered are: 1) Identifying all stakeholders, their requirements, expectations and level of influence. This should be documented in a stakeholder register. 2) Planning communications by determining the appropriate channels and frequency of communicating with each stakeholder. 3) Using different formal and informal communication types appropriately based on the audience and message. 4) Following tips for effective meetings like having a clear agenda, inviting the right people, and documenting action items.