Taking a broad approach that speaks to experienced and inexperienced process improvement practitioners, CMMI experts and CMMI novices, 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 designed to aid organizations in their improvement efforts. Subsequent sections address measurement issues including basic metrics, statistical process control, and high maturity concerns, as well as SCAMPISM appraisal types.

Written by experienced process improvement professionals who have developed and implemented systems in organizations around the world, Interpreting the CMMI: A Process Improvement Approach provides you with specific techniques for performing process improvement using the CMMI and the family of CMM models. Kulpa and Johnson describe the fundamenta

This edition is especially appropriate for executives and managers who need to understand why process improvement is valuable, why CMMI is a tool of choice, and how to maximize the return on their efforts and investments.

Apply best practices and proven methods to ensure a successful CMMi implementation. This practical book shows you which implementation hurdles to avoid and which CMMi best practices to apply in your work areas. You'll experience how easy the CMMi practice description is and how quickly and efficiently it can be implemented into your work processes. CMMi is a popular software process improvement model developed by the US department of Defence Software Engineering Institute (Carnegie Mellon University). This model is extensively used by software professionals and organizations worldwide. CMMI for Development: Implementation Guide is a step by step guide to change the way people interpret and implement CMMi in their organizations. What You'll Learn Use itDetect to rectify common mistakes Define your processes using CMMi Collect improvement data Prepare your work area for CMMi appraisal Who This Book Is For Program Managers, Project Managers, Development Leads, Test Leads, Quality professionals, and Training professionals.

The Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model( Integration (CMMI) provides best practices that span a product's life cycle, from conception through delivery and maintenance. Employing real-life examples and practical advice, authors Garcia and Turner tap their extensive experience working with diverse organizations to help readers survey the CMMI territory.