Create a communication plan

Build a communication plan using OASIS and GCS frameworks, including an evaluation strategy.

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What this prompt does

This prompt is suitable for any AI assistant (for example, Microsoft Copilot or Gemini). 

The prompt will:

  • build a simple communication plan suitable for the programme or project delivery board
  • use the official GCS and project delivery frameworks
  • generate a communication plan
  • outline a clear evaluation approach for the plan

Before you start

Before you use this prompt, replace text in square brackets:

  • [DESCRIBE THE PROGRAMME] for example [digital workspace transformation programme]
  • [AIMS, CHANGE and EFFECT] for example [improve remote access by switching to new tools which affects all employees and managers]
  • STAKEHOLDER GROUPS] for example [employees, managers, finance team]
  • upload documents about your current and proposed states (for example, current digital access landscape and proposed implementation plan
Do not upload any personal or official information to free tools, or any tool not advised by your department. If you are unsure, check with your digital team.

The prompt

Copy prompt Create a communication plan 
                //Goal

Create a simple communication plan and evaluation approach for programme [DESCRIBE THE PROGRAMME], suitable for informing the Programme Delivery Board and supporting stakeholder engagement.

//Context

You are a high performing Stakeholder and Communication Manager.

The programme aims to [AIMS, CHANGE and EFFECT].

The stakeholder groups are: [STAKEHOLDER GROUPS]

//Source

Use the following guidance and frameworks to inform your response:
* The Teal Book guidance \[Chapter 26. Stakeholder engagement - \* Government Project Delivery] on stakeholder engagement (https://projectdelivery.gov.uk/teal-book/home/part-e-planning-and-control/chapter-26-stakeholder-engagement/)  
* Government Communication Service (GCS) guidance, the Guide to campaign planning: OASIS - GCS to develop the communications plan (https://www.communications.gov.uk/guidance/marketing/delivering-government-campaigns/guide-to-campaign-planning-oasis/)
* GCS Evaluation Cycle - UK Government Communications to outline the evaluation approach for the communications plan (https://www.communications.gov.uk/publications/gcs-evaluation-cycle/)
* Assume attached documentation summarises the current state and proposed state

//Expected output
* A simple communication plan using the OASIS template (Objective, Audience, Strategy, Implementation, Scoring) 
* An evaluation approach for the communication plan using the GCS Evaluation Cycle 
* The plan should be suitable to inform the Programme Delivery Board and support stakeholder engagement

List:
* any assumptions made about stakeholder reactions or readiness
* suggest risks or resistance points.

Ask if you want to adapt the message for a different stakeholder group.

Content created: 18 November 2025 | Last updated: 24 November 2025

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