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SCAMPI — Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement
SCAMPI — Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement

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SCAMPI — Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) is designed to provide benchmark quality ratings relative to Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) models. It is applicable to a wide range of appraisal usage modes, including both internal process improvement and external capability determinations. SCAMPI satisfies all of the Appraisal Requirements for CMMI requirements for a Class A appraisal method and supports the conduct of ISO/IEC 15504 assessments as well.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: appraisal, cmmi, maturity model, process improvement, scampi|0 Comments

CMMI Model Foundation — What is it?
CMMI Model Foundation — What is it?

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CMMI Model Foundation — What is it?

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe CMMI Model Foundation (CMF) is a set of 16 process areas and all generic goals and practices common to any CMMI constellations and models. In addition, the CMMI model foundation supports creating materials for training and appraisal for the different kinds of CMMI models.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: cmmi, framework, maturity model, process improvement|0 Comments

People Capability Maturity Model — P-CMM
People Capability Maturity Model — P-CMM

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People Capability Maturity Model — P-CMM

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe People Capability Maturity Model (People CMM, P-CMM) is part of the CMMI product family of process maturity models. It is a framework to guide organisations in improving their processes for managing and developing human workforces. It helps organisations to characterize the maturity of their workforce practices, establish a program of continuous workforce development, set priorities for improvement actions, integrate workforce development with Process Improvement, and establish a culture of excellence. PCMM is based on proven practices in fields of human resources, knowledge management, and organisational development.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: cmmi, framework, human resources, maturity model, process improvement|0 Comments

CobIT — Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
CobIT — Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology

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CobIT — Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology

Reading Time: 2 minutesControl Objectives for Information and Related Technology (CobIT) is a comprehensive model for enterprise control of the IT environment /IT Governance. CobIT is generally accepted as de facto guidance for Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: cobit, framework, process improvement|0 Comments

CMMI Model Constellation
CMMI Model Constellation

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CMMI Model Constellation

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe CMMI Model Foundation (CMF) is the common fundament of each so-called CMMI constellation. A CMMI constellation is an adoption of the CMMI model to a certain field of interest.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: cmmi, framework, maturity model, process improvement|0 Comments

CMMI for Services — CMMI-SVC
CMMI for Services — CMMI-SVC

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CMMI for Services — CMMI-SVC

Reading Time: 4 minutesCMMI for Services (CMMI-SVC) is part of the CMMI product family of process maturity models. It is a framework to guide organisations in improving their IT service delivery processes and to characterize the maturity of their IT operations. CMMI-SVC is an industry neutral model that can apply to any service industry.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: cmmi, framework, it services, maturity model, process improvement|1 Comment

CMMI for Development — CMMI-DEV
CMMI for Development — CMMI-DEV

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CMMI for Development — CMMI-DEV

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-DEV) is part of the CMMI product family. It is a process improvement maturity model for the development of products and services. It consists of proven practices that address development and maintenance activities that cover the product lifecycle from conception through delivery and maintenance of software, resp. IT services.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: cmmi, framework, maturity model, process improvement, software development|0 Comments

CMMI for Acquisition — CMMI-ACQ
CMMI for Acquisition — CMMI-ACQ

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CMMI for Acquisition — CMMI-ACQ

Reading Time: 2 minutesCMMI-ACQ is a framework to guide organisations in improving their processes for acquisition. It helps organisations to characterize the maturity of their guidance to acquisition organisations for initiating and managing the acquisition of products and services. The model focuses on acquirer processes and integrates bodies of knowledge that are essential for successful acquisitions. CMMI-ACQ acknowledges the nature of the Acquirer / Supplier relationship and gives the Acquiring party the tools to improve their performance to match that of their supplier. In other words, it allows the Acquirer to match capabilities with their supplier to help assure the success of the relationship.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: acquisition, cmmi, framework, maturity model, process improvement|0 Comments

CMMI — Capability Maturity Model Integration
CMMI — Capability Maturity Model Integration

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CMMI — Capability Maturity Model Integration

Reading Time: 15 minutesCapability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement approach that provides organisations with the essential elements for effective process improvement in software engineering, organisational change, and organisational development.

By MTarnowski|October 14th, 2014|Categories: Process Improvement|Tags: cmmi, framework, maturity model, process improvement|0 Comments

ISO 15504 Manager Training — (1 day)
ISO 15504 Manager Training — (1 day)

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ISO 15504 Manager Training — (1 day)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 1 day training presents managers the ISO 15504 Process Reference Model (PRM), Process Assessment Model (PAM) relevant for embedded systems development.