CMMI Distilled: A Practical Introduction to Integrated Process Improvement, Second Edition
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Since the first edition of CMMI Distilled was published, there have been significant changes in the CMMI world. As promised, CMMI-SE/SW/IPPD/SS version 1.1 was released in 2002. Later that year, CMMI-SW was released. In just three years we have seen amazing worldwide adoption rates of the CMMI Product Suite, with implementation evenly divided between government suppliers and commercial sector organizations. The suite has become recognized as the cutting edge of process-improvement technology. There has been considerable activity in the availability of CMMI-based material, as well. In February 2003, the SEI published its hardbound reference version of the complete model with practitioner information and guidance. The number of technical notes and other guidance published continues to increase. CMMI Transition Partners (licensed by SEI, and currently numbering over 100) have developed their own supplementary materials. Given this explosion of material, along with the continuing ability to download from the Web the models and other components of the Product Suite, we felt a real need to bring out a second edition of CMMI Distilled . Here are some of the important reasons: CMMI version 1.1 contains improvements over version 1.0 (which formed the basis for our first edition). CMMI is now a recognized and widely adopted model, so that some of the material concerning the creation of CMMI and its relationship to the legacy models is less important to current readers. The pioneer case studies are somewhat out of date. Even with the publication of the CMMI reference book, the need continues for a broader, more succinct view of CMMI, one that is readily accessible to executives, managers, and practitioners, as well as to the simply curious. The readers of the first edition of CMMI Distilled sent us thoughtful comments, suggestions, and requests. Candidly, another major reason was that we were running out of copies of the last edition with which to impress friends and family members, and figured a new edition would be more fun than simply ordering more books. Organization of the Book The book is divided into four major parts. Part I introduces integrated process improvement and provides a rationale for undertaking such an approach. This material is both a primer for the novice and ammunition to gain management support for the process improvement champion. It offers general guidance as well as specific hints on implementation, including pointers to support the migration from legacy process improvement activities and accomplishments. Part I also provides "Pearl of Wisdom" that are based on lessons learned from the pioneering organizations that blazed the trail toward integrated process improvement. If you wish to start your reading with the details of CMMI, you could save this first part for review at a later time. Part II describes the work of the CMMI Team. The CMMI philosophy, architecture, and models are presented, and examples of the models are annotated in detail to provide a better understanding of their contents. This part also includes some of the rationale for specific CMMI decisions and help in navigating the rather daunting CMMI models. Part III builds on the first two parts and offers the authors' practical guidance in the use of the CMMI products. It suggests heuristics for choosing models and representations appropriate for a specific organization. It also describes CMMI appraisals and explains how to tailor the CMMI products to fit an organization and enhance the probability of success in applying CMMI. Part IV presents some musings on the future of CMMI. These informed speculations reflect some of the discussions held formally and informally during and since CMMI development. The ideas included are intended to invite discussion and spark innovation, but not, as the sportswriters say, "as the basis for any actual cash wager." Like their predecessors, the CMMI models are by necessity large and complex products. This book, while not duplicating all their information, will help you understand the CMMI models and auxiliary materials. It provides a rationale for integrating process improvement, a guide to the structure and contents of the CMMI models, and some practical ideas for using the models effectively in your organization. We strongly encourage you to obtain copies of the models from the CMMI Web site ([a href="http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi" target="new">www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi ) and browse through them as you are reading this book, especially Parts II and III.1 For readers who would like a flavor of the models, Appendixes A and B present a concise summary of CMMI-SW/SE/IPPD/SS content in both the continuous and staged representations. The CMMI project is an ongoing effort, so any time-restricted book about CMMI will necessarily be overcome by events. The authors have strived to provide information that is both timely and of lasting value, but understand the reality of the CMMI environment. To that end, the publisher has agreed to support this volume with updates through its Web site (www.awprofessional.com ) and, when appropriate, further editions. Second Edition Highlights So what is different in the new edition? Along with the technical changes made to incorporate CMMI version 1.1, you will find more material about how process improvement can affect business goals, how management can support CMMI adoption, and how organizations can take advantage of a broad experience base to ease CMMI implementation. We've added material on the realized return on investment of process-improvement initiatives. For those who would like a 30,000-foot view, there is a new overview of the model that links the components to business practices and outcomes. Chapter 10 has been totally revised, presenting a more practical discussion based on experience with the latest version of SCAMPI. Of course our discussion of CMMI evolution has been updated to reflect our latest understanding of how the model will continue to adapt and remain relevant for a long time to come. Most importantly, the previous edition's well-deserved paean to the author team has been replaced by a new poem, celebrating the model and its potential to provide guidance for a new generation of improving organizations. Acknowledgments Numerous people helped with the development of the second edition, and we are indebted to them for all their good efforts. First were the readers who gave us suggestions for improvement and identified errata, with special thanks going to Ron Radice, Suzanne Garcia, and Mike Phillips. Second were those who shared their experiences with us to bring you better examples and clearer exposition, especially Kathleen Dangle. Third, and certainly not least, were our amazing wives (Pam, Debbi, and Jo) who, in addition to providing occasional relief from family obligations, read various draft versions of our revised text, offering valuable improvement suggestions. We love you all even more. Our hope for you, our readers, is that you will find benefit in this new edition and improvements that are informative, useful, and appropriate to your needs. -;Dennis, Aaron, and Rich Baltimore, Dallas, and Washington, D.C. July 2003 0321186133P09122003
Book Info
Text introduces integrated process improvement, describes the work of the CMMI team, offers practical guidance in the use of the CMMI products, and presents some thoughts on the future of CMMI. Previous edition: c2001. Softcover. DLC: Capability maturity model (Computer software).
CMMI Distilled: A Practical Introduction to Integrated Process Improvement, Second Edition
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