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Book Description:

Understanding CMMI- The first unified framework for all process improvement. Overcoming the limitations of 20th century process improvement systems in 21st century projects. Choosing appropriate CMMI models and tools for your organization. Key lessons learned by leading-edge implementers of integrated process improvement. With CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), top software quality experts have gone far beyond the successful CMM, codifying every aspect of model-based process improvement in one integrated framework. This concise, authoritative guide has three goals- to help understand the benefits of an integrated approach to process improvement; to introduce the CMMI projects new tools for multi-discipline process improvement; and to provide practical guidance in selecting and using these tools. The authors begin by identifying key shortcomings of traditional process improvement in 21st century environments that involve more people and organizations, must be delivered more quickly, and utilize the latest innovations. Next, they introduce the new CMMI standard, showing how it overcomes these limitations, adding substantial quality and value in development, systems engineering, acquisition, and other key areas. Finally, the authors walk through the process of implementing and using CMMI, presenting lessons learned by pioneers in integrated process improvement. Dennis M. Ahern is an advisory engineer at Northrop Grumman, and co-project manager of the CMMI Product Development Team. He was formerly a faculty member at Yale University. Aaron Clouse is a senior Principal Systems Engineer at Raytheon specializing in engineering metrics and process improvement. He is an author of CMMI. Richard Turner, Senior Research Scientist at George Washington University, serves as the Director of Software Science and Technology within the office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense. He was an author of the Integrated Product Development CMM and CMMI. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Synopsis:

Painting a broad picture of the benefits of integrated process improvement, this text looks at the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). It suggests heuristics on how to choose appropriate models and representations for you organization. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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