Describe the key components of the communication plan. For each component, identify the impact on trust within the team if the component is not used effectively. Solution the basic goals of Strategic Communications it means using corporate communications to create, strengthen or preserve, among key audiences, opinion attainment of corporate goals. Promote \"bottom line\" favourable public policy outcome Reduce cost of doing business Support marketing/operational effectiveness so these are the prime goals of the Communications the various products of the communication planning are **************** Communications planning results in planning documents, which can vary is scope, and include any and all of the following elements: A Planning Framework: Goals set, target audiences, strategic results identified A Communications Strategy: Substantive and operational priorities and approaches defined A Program Plan: Programs, program management, and program resources set to implement the strategy Components Plans: Implementation plans for identified programs key features of the effective planning are *********8 Should embody an iterative, orderly decision-making process Should include consultation with decision-makers and key implementers Must reflect the corporate/institutional culture, including: The communications culture of the organization Relative importance of communications in the organization Communications history and style of the organization The planning culture of the organization: no planning, or sterile planning processes what are the existing planning and approval processes? what are the decision-making media, tools preferred by decision-makers? .