Sprint Communication Planning
I. Introduction
Welcome to Sprint Communication Planning, designed to assist in effective communication planning throughout the sprint cycle at [Your Company Name].
II. Sprint Overview
A. Sprint Details
B. Sprint Goal
The primary objective of this sprint is to implement new features for our flagship product, enhancing user experience and performance.
III. Stakeholder Communication Plan
A. Identify Stakeholders
Product Owner: [Product Owner Name]
Development Team: [Development Team Members]
Scrum Master: [Scrum Master Name]
Key Stakeholders: [Stakeholder Names and Roles]
B. Communication Channels
Meetings:
Email Updates: Weekly progress reports and important announcements.
Project Management Tool: Utilize Jira for task tracking and updates.
Instant Messaging: Slack for quick queries and updates.
C. Frequency of Communication
Daily: Stand-ups for progress updates and issue resolution.
Weekly: Weekly progress reports and sprint planning meetings.
As Needed: Ad-hoc meetings or emails for urgent matters.
IV. Communication Plan
A. Key Messages
Sprint Goal: Communicate the sprint goal and its importance to all stakeholders.
Progress Updates: Regularly update stakeholders on progress, obstacles, and achievements.
Decision Making: Ensure timely communication of decisions made during sprint planning and other meetings.
Feedback: Encourage feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve processes and deliverables.
B. Communication Schedule
Communication Activity | Frequency | Audience | Channel |
|---|
Daily Stand-ups | Daily | Team | Meetings |
Weekly Progress Reports | Weekly | Stakeholders | Email |
Sprint Planning Meetings | Bi-weekly | Team | Meetings |
Sprint Review Meetings | End of Sprint | Stakeholders | Meetings |
Sprint Retrospective | End of Sprint | Team | Meetings |
V. Crisis Communication Plan
A. Define Crisis Scenarios
System Downtime
Security Breach
Major Scope Change
B. Communication Protocol
Designated Spokesperson: Alice Johnson, Product Owner
Internal Communication: Notify team members immediately.
External Communication: Coordinate with PR department for external messaging.
Regular Updates: Provide regular updates until the crisis is resolved.
VI. Conclusion
[Your Company Name] aims to ensure transparent and effective communication throughout the sprint cycle, leading to successful project outcomes.
For further assistance, please contact [Your Company Name] at [Your Company Email].
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