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Tag Archives: CMMI
Is There a Business Case for Appraisals / Process Improvement ?
The prime and probably only justifiable business driver for starting a process improvement effort is if it will adequately answer the question, “HOW WILL THIS POSITIVELY IMPACT MY BUSINESS?” In other words, will this effort save/earn my organization more than … Continue reading
Teaching Intro to CMMI in Reston, VA This Week
I’m teaching Intro to CMMI-DEV for a client in Reston, VA this week; preparatory to conducting a SCAMPI Appraisal for them later this year.
Can CMMI, Lean, TOC, 6 Sigma, and Agile Play Together – They Better
There have been a number of discussions lately about various different models, methods, and tools; and, not unsurprisingly about which one is best. It’s not a zero sum game; there can be more than one winner. In fact, if you … Continue reading
SEPG NA 2011, Portland, OR
I’m just about to leave for the airport, I hope to see you all there; Booth 16. Best regards, Dave Greer
Assess-IT is Once Again, an SEI Partner
With the completion of the re-purchase, Assess-IT is once again an SEI Partner for the delivery of official SEI branded CMMI/SCAMPI Appraisal and Training services.
Can/Should the Lead Appraiser and the Process Improvement Consultant come from the same company
There’s an interesting post going around LinkedIn regarding whether it’s permissible for the Lead Appraiser and the process improvement consultant to come from the same company. I think the more relevant question is whether it’s professional/ethical for the Lead Appraiser … Continue reading
Institutionalization – It’s Not Just Another 20 Letter Word
Institutionalization – It’s just the way we do it here, Maturity Level by Maturity Level. Initial/Performed (ML1/CL1) – The work is done, the work products are produced, the Goals are satisfied. You have smart people doing good stuff. Managed (ML2) … Continue reading
You DONT have to rearchitect your processes to be CMMI compliant
I’m still surprised at how many clients have the misperception that they have to rearchitect their processes to be CMMI compliant. There is nothing in the model that says you have to contort yourselves into some CMMI shaped box to … Continue reading
CMMI SCAMPI Appraisals are CHEAP, Relatively Speaking
Quite a few clients are surprised by the cost of a SCAMPI Appraisal. While a SCAMPI Appraisal may seem expensive, when considered within the context of what it costs to implement a process improvement program within an organization, well, a … Continue reading