MAKING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT WORK
Material type: TextPublication details: USA ADDISON WESLEYISBN:- 0201775778
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A systematic approach to improvement in software development, this guide helps managers and practitioners alike take the necessary steps toward implementing lasting and worthwhile change.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Foreword (p. vii)
- Preface (p. ix)
- Acknowledgments (p. xv)
- Chapter 1 Developing a Plan (p. 1)
- Scope the Improvement (p. 4)
- Develop an Action Plan (p. 23)
- Determine Risks and Plan to Mitigate (p. 38)
- Summary (p. 49)
- Chapter 2 Implementing the Plan (p. 51)
- Sell Solutions Based on Needs (p. 52)
- Work with the Willing and Needy First (p. 57)
- Keep Focused on the Goals and Problems (p. 71)
- Align the Behaviors of Managers and Practitioners (p. 73)
- Summary (p. 75)
- Chapter 3 Checking Progress (p. 77)
- Are We Making Progress on the Goals? (p. 78)
- Are We Making Progress on Our Improvement Plan? (p. 87)
- Are We Making Progress on the Improvement Framework? (p. 88)
- What Lessons Have We Learned So Far? (p. 101)
- Summary (p. 113)
- Conclusion (p. 115)
- Appendix A Mapping Goals and Problems to CMM (v1.1) (p. 117)
- Appendix B Mapping Goals and Problems to CMM (v1.1) and CMMI Systems Engineering/Software Engineering/Integrated Product and Process Development, version 1.1 (SE/SW/IPPD v1.1) (p. 125)
- Appendix C Action Plan Example (p. 133)
- Appendix D Risk Management Plan Example (p. 139)
- Appendix E Summary of SEI CMM (v1.1) and CMMI-SE/SW/IPPD (v1.1) (p. 145)
- Appendix F Mini-Assessment Process (p. 149)
- References (p. 161)
- Index (p. 167)