Interpreting the CMMI (R)

A Process Improvement Approach, Second Edition

Author: Margaret K. Kulpa and Kent A. Johnson

Examines the Capability Maturity Model[registered] and describes the basic goals, practices, architecture, and definitions of the CMMI version 1.2 and discusses these concepts using real-world examples. This book provides a structured approach to using CMMI version 1.2, addressing such issues as resistance to change, and, meaningful documentation.

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Written by experienced process improvement professionals who have developed and implemented computer based systems in organizations around the world, Interpreting the CMMI®: A Process Improvement Approach, Second Edition provides you with specific techniques for performing process improvement.

Employing everyday language and supported by real world examples, the authors describe the fundamental concepts of the CMMI model, covering goals, practices, architecture, and definitions, and provide a structured approach for implementing the concepts of the CMMI into any organization. They discuss getting started in the process improvement effort, as well as how to continue on to high maturity. They walk you through the myriad of charts and graphs involved in statistical process control and offer practical recommendations. They also provide information on blending different process improvement initiatives into organizational programs (including agile development), and in this edition include more in-depth information.

The authors distill the knowledge gained in their combined 70 years of experience in project management, software engineering, systems engineering, metrics, quality assurance, appraisals, training, process improvement, and team building. Whether you are new to process improvement or an experienced professional, this volume will save you time wasted on false starts, false promises by marketers, and failed deadlines.

The authors have been responsible for successfully implementing process improvement in several different organizations. This book is based on real-life experience, not on academic theories. It provides workable solutions to inherent challenges such as appropriate roles and responsibility, resistance to change, and meaningful documentation, thus transforming CMMI concepts into practical applications.

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Margaret K. Kulpa, Kent A. Johnson

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This second edition thoroughly examines the latest version of the CMMI. Divided into six sections, the text first clarifies the concept of process improvement, makes the case for how and why to employ CMMI, and outlines its structure. It then provides an overview of the process areas, supported by real-world display tables, templates, and charts. Subsequent sections address measurement issues including basic metrics and statistical process control, as well as SCAMPI SM appraisal.