The
Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity
Model (CMM) has been widely adopted by companies seeking
enhanced quality and heightened productivity in software
development. The
CMM enables managers to measure their
organization's capabilities against a ecognized standard
and to determine their relative level of software
process
maturity. This unique book offers step-by-step
instruction
on how to put the CMM into practice and how to conduct
software process
improvement within your own organization.
Drawing on her first-hand experience leading process
improvement groups in a large corporation, the author
provides sound advice on how to get started, points out the
problems that are likely to be encountered, and offers
workable solutions that have been proven effective in CMM
implementation. This book is precisely the guide she would
have welcomed when first performing this critical task. The
accompanying CD-ROM contains a range of templates, sample
documents, and presentation materials that will facilitate
the work of both new and experienced software process
professionals.
Table of contents :
1 Introduction: Performing Software Process
Improvement
2 Assumptions: Turning the Culture Around
3 Assessments: Looking at Your Reflection in the
Mirror
4 Improvement Cycles: Dancing With the Rhythms
5 Action Plans: Preparing for Movement
6 Process Documents: Collaborating to Define the
Steps
7 Process Implementation: Lifting the Spirits of the
Performers
8 Perspectives: Dancing Together and Creating a
Better Performance
Appendices
References
Index