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10 - PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

10.3.1.6 Prioritized Backlog

For adaptive software project life cycles, the prioritized product backlog plays a key role in controlling
communications. It is the primary method used to communicate the agreed-upon work and the sequence of
upcoming development. The backlog can be communicated using an online tool, a spreadsheet, or a stack of
task cards.

10.3.1.7 Velocity Statistics and Projections

For adaptive life cycles, current velocity information and historical trends are used to determine the rate at
which work was completed in previous iterations. This information is essential for estimating the amount of work
that can be completed in subsequent iterations. Figure 10-5 illustrates a typical velocity chart for a software project.

10.3.2 Control Communications: Tools and Techniques

The tools and techniques in Section 10.3.2 of the PMBOK Guide are applicable for managing software project
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communications. In addition, the tools and techniques in Sections 10.3.2.4 and 10.3.2.5 of this Software Extension
are applicable to controlling software project communications.

10.3.2.1 Information Management Systems

See Section 10.3.2.1 of the PMBOK Guide.
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Figure 10-5. A Velocity Chart for a Software Project

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