{"id":36,"date":"2019-02-01T16:21:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T16:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-communicationforprofessionals\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=36"},"modified":"2019-07-12T19:34:08","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T19:34:08","slug":"constraints","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-communicationforprofessionals\/chapter\/constraints\/","title":{"raw":"Constraints","rendered":"Constraints"},"content":{"raw":"Constraints are simply the things that might interfere with creating and delivering a communication, things over which you have no control. They may include, but are not limited to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Preparation time: A communication may need to be done very quickly, even if it's a formal report or a communication that normally requires more preparation time than an email.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Delivery time: A communication may need to occur at a specified time, even though that time is not good for all members of the organization.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cost: Cost may determine how\/if a document is printed, emailed, or mailed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Format expectations: The group or organization may have specific format expectations to which you need to adhere, even though the format may not be optimal for the particular communication.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Available technology: Your audience's available technology and\/or comfort with using technology may determine your choice of medium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Technology breakdown: The multiple ways in which technology can malfunction often result in quick changes to the nature and delivery of a communication.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Available distribution channels: You may be constrained by having to use a specific medium for a specific type of communication, to stay in keeping with the organization's culture.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-383 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/14153830\/1.--300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" \/>The main thing to keep in mind when planning a communication is to be flexible, and have a backup plan in mind to deal with constraints.","rendered":"<p>Constraints are simply the things that might interfere with creating and delivering a communication, things over which you have no control. 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