Interpreting the CMMI (R): A Process Improvement Approach, Second Edition - Hardcover

Margaret K. Kulpa; Kent A. Johnson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 142006052X ISBN 13: 9781420060522

Publisher: Auerbach Publications, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Synopsis

The second edition of "Interpreting the CMMI[registered]" examines the latest version of the Capability Maturity Model[registered] in comparison to the previous one. It describes the basic goals, practices, architecture, and definitions of the new CMMI version 1.2 and discusses these concepts using real-world examples. The book provides a structured approach to using CMMI version 1.2, addressing such issues as resistance to change, meaningful documentation, as well as roles and responsibilities. With appendices of associated assessment techniques, it also expands material on measurement, high maturity, and the SCAMPI appraisal method and includes downloadable templates and checklists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Auerbach Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 142006052X
• ISBN 13: 9781420060522
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 424