Purpose Enterprise Architectures contain large volumes of complex and inter-dependent information. Effective communication of targeted information to the right stakeholders at the right time is a CSF for Enterprise Architecture. Development of a Communications Plan for architecture allows for this communication to be carried out within a planned and managed process. Content Typical contents of a Communications Plan are: Identification of stakeholders and grouping by communication requirements Identification of communication needs, key messages in relation to the Architecture Vision, communication risks, and CSFs Identification of mechanisms that will be used to communicate with stakeholders and allow access to architecture information, such as meetings, newsletters, repositories, etc. Identification of a communications timetable, showing which communications will occur with which stakeholder groups at what time and in what location