Choosing the Right Communication Tool

Choosing the right communication tool is a matter of getting the right information to the right people at the right time so they can make the right decisions. Remember, the most effective communication tool is one that:

  • Reaches the target audience.
  • Gets information to the audience when they need it, for as long as they need it.
  • Can be expected to deliver the message reliably.
  • Enhances comprehension of the message content.
  • Can be accessed within resource limitations.

Most often, you will use a combination of high and low technology methods to deliver a consistent message to the whole community.

Image 1: Members of the press recording a speaker's comments; Image 2: A community member receiving printed materials