Women in Defence CMMI

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The Importance of Implementing

CMMIPresented to:

Women In Defense

29 Feb 2010

Presented by:Michele NealScientific Research CorporationSEI Certified Lead AppraiserSEI ID# 0500518-01


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Contest

How many slides in presentation.

How many orange highlighted words orphrases

Listen for key points


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Where did it Begin?

Over 80% of all software projectsare late, over-budget, and/orincomplete. These projects: Are 222% over schedule

estimates Are 189% over cost estimates

Only 1 out of 11 projects iscompleted on time and withinbudget

Over 30% of software projects arecancelled during development

The Chaos Report, by the Standish Group


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DOD Reacts

The CMMI Project:This project work is jointly sponsored by the Office of

the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition,Technology, and Logistics (DUSD/AT&L) and theSystems Engineering Committee of the NationalDefense Industrial Association (NDIA )Discipline and process improvement experts fromindustry, government, and the Software EngineeringInstitute (SEI) joined together to develop the CMMI

Framework, CMMI models, and supporting products.Comes from a framework that generates multipleintegrated models , courses, and an assessmentmethod.


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Why Focus on Process?

The quality of a system is highly influenced by thequality of the process used to acquire, develop,

and maintain it.Process provides a constructive , high-leveragefocus as apposed to a focus on people or

technology.Working smarter not harder . A workforce is as good as it is trained to be.

Technology applied without a suitableroadmap will not result in a significantpayoff.


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Design Goals

Assure consistency with source modelsSW-CMM V2.0 Draft C (software)EIA/IS-731 (system engineering)IPD-CMM V0.98 (integrated product development)

Integrate the models, eliminate inconsistencies, reduceduplicationIncrease clarity and understanding

Common terminologyConsistent styleUniform construction rules

Common componentsReduce the cost of implementing model-based processimprovement

Be sensitive to impact on legacy efforts


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What is CMMI?

A process improvement method that provides a set ofbest practices that address productivity, performance,costs, and stakeholder satisfaction.

A model that supports multipleparallel improvement strategiesCMMI provides a consistent , enduringframework that accommodates new initiatives.

A guide for improvement of project and organizationalprocesses.

A common language and shared vision. A baseline to which appraisal methods can be used todiagnose the state of improvement efforts.


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So, who is using CMMI andwhy should I care ?


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Organization Types and Sizes


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Status

2,464 Appraisals

2,140 Organizations1,417 Participating Companies

273 Reappraised Organizations10,338 Projects67.1% Non-USA Organizations

*Data from Sept 2002 through Sept 2007


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Lets take a look at this versatile businesspractice model!


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PracticesThe fundamental building blocks of the CMMI.Practices are descriptions of actions needed to fulfillkey elements of a process.Specific Practices

Required component of the model Applies to one process area Activities expected to result inachievement of a specific goal

Generic PracticesRequired component of the model

Are the same for all process areasContributes to process institutionalizationProvide for commitment and consistency throughoutthe organizations processes


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Goals

Specific GoalRequired component of the model

Applies to one process areaDescribes what must be implementedto satisfy the requirements of theprocess area.

Generic GoalRequired component of the model

Are the same for all process areas

Signifies improved control in planning and implementing theprocessesIndicates effectiveness, repeatability, and lastingness .


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Process Areas A process area is a cluster of relatedpractices in an area that, when performed

collectively, satisfy a set of goals consideredimportant for making significant improvementin that area.

All CMMI process areas are common for bothStaged and Continuous.In the Continuous representation process

areas are organized by categories .In the staged representation process areasare organized by maturity level.


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Model Component Hierarchy


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Implementation MethodsCONTINUOUS

Grants explicit freedom to select theorder of improvement that meets

business goals and mitigatesorganizational risksEnables increased visibility into thecapability achieved within each processarea

Allows for generic practices from highercapability levels to be moreevenly/completely appliedReflects newer approach; data notavailable to determine ROIComparisons across organizations only

through process area basis Affords easy comparison to ISO

STAGED

Introduces sequence of improvement,beginning with basic management of

practices and progressing through apredefined proven path of successivelevels, each serving as the foundation forthe next

Visibility is primarily at the maturity level,with limited visibility at the process arealevel

Generic practices are grouped asinstitutionalization common features thatare applied to all process areas at allmaturity levels

Permits easy comparison across andamong organizations because processimprovement results are summarized ata single maturity level

Allows comparison to ISO, but does noteasily correspond in organization


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Staged vs Continuous

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Process Categories (CMMI DEV)

Process Management Process Areas

Project Management Process Areas

Engineering Process Areas

Support Process Areas


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Structure

Process CategoryProcess areas

Specific goalsSpecific practices

Typical Work ProductsSubpractices

Generic goalsGeneric practices

Elaboration per process areaSubpractices are common among all processareas


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The Constellations


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CMMI for Services (CMMI-SVC)

Contains 24 process areasCMMI for Development (CMMI-DEV)

Contains 22 process areasCMMI for Acquisitions (CMMI-ACQ)

Contains 22 process areas


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The Approach


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Ok Now what?


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Where did it go wrong?

So many companies are viewingCMMI with a Checklist mentality.

Project Management PlanProject schedulePosters of production processon wall

As for raise to create moresupport creation of moredocuments


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If a process does not add value yourbusiness

DONT IMPLEMENT IT!!


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Ok then,How do we fix it?


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What CMMI is and is not

CMMI is a model for process improvement, not astandard and not a process.Mature organizations use CMMI models as bestpractices to assess their process weaknesses , toidentify necessary process improvements, and tomanage progress toward achievement of theirbusiness objectives in a disciplined way that producesmeasurable value and tangible benefits. CMMI, by itsvery structure, is designed to be flexibly interpretedand implemented by diverse organizations in a widevariety of application domains to help fit their businessstrategies and environments.


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What is CMMI?

A process improvement method that provides a set ofbest practices that address productivity, performance,costs, and stakeholder satisfaction.

A model that supports multipleparallel improvement strategiesCMMI provides a consistent , enduringframework that accommodates new initiatives.

A guide for improvement of project and organizationalprocesses.

A common language and shared vision. A baseline to which appraisal methods can be used todiagnose the state of improvement efforts.


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Involve the Right Stakeholders

Prominent executive sponsorship of CMMIManagement commitment is crucial

Set and communicate the strategic visionProvide adequate resources (staff, funding, tools)Model and reinforce desired behaviors

Hold people accountable for improvementprogress

Set objectivesGet the organization involvedRecognize and reward achievements

Understand and communicate CMMI commitmentSet the tone on why CMMI is importantThe workforce will follow cues from management


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Implementation Strategy

PlanEstablish CMMI as a Project not a TaskingChoose and train the CMMI Project LeadChoose a Model based on your organizationsbusiness products, goals and objectives.Establish an Implementation Team.Partner with an SEI Certified consulting company

early in the implementation process to reducerework and false starts.Conduct a Class C Appraisal for Benchmarking.


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Process Change MethodConduct an Organizational\Project ScanBudget, schedule milestones, project reviewsDocument current processRedesign process

Communication and TrainPilot & Evaluate

Implementation Strategy (2)


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Conduct SEI CMMI Class A AppraisalMeet with your SEI Certified Lead Assessor Identify Appraisal scopeGather objective evidence and map to model

Identify Appraisal Team membersConduct Readiness Review

Implementation Strategy (3)


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CMMI Project Lifecycle


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Answers

36 Slides Including this one.36-26 = 1025-15 = 514-5 = 1Below 5 = You can wake up now its over.

62 single words or phrases highlighted62-42 = 10

41-21 = 520-10 = 2


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Triva

How many Constellations does CMMI

offer? (5)CMMI is a set of standards to which little

tailoring should be done forimplementation? (10)How much money was showingdisplayed as a graphic on the 3 rd slide?(15)

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