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10.2.3.4 Organizational Process Assets Updates

See Section 10.2.3.4 of the PMBOK Guide.
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10.2.3.5 Special Communication Tools

Software projects that use adaptive life cycles often use special communications tools to specify and measure
scope, schedule, budget, progress, and risks. These communication tools may include product backlogs, release
maps, cumulative flow diagrams, and risk burndown charts. These terms are defined in the Glossary.

10.2.3.6 Online Collaboration Tools

Software projects often use online collaboration tools to share and communicate project status. These tools allow
geographically dispersed members to access project information. Online collaboration tools are also continuously
available to project groups that may be located in different time zones. Online collaboration tools can provide a rich
environment for storing documents, images, videos of product demonstrations, and threaded discussion forums.

10.2.3.7 Updated Information Radiators

A software project’s information radiators may include a burndown chart, a parking lot diagram, and/or a
cumulative-flow diagram; they are frequently updated to reflect the latest available information. A burndown chart
and a parking lot diagram are illustrated in Figures 10-3 and 10-4. A cumulative-flow diagram is illustrated in
Figure 6-5 of this Software Extension.

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Figure 10-3. Burndown Chart for Software Project Iteration

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