Implementing the Capability Maturity Model

Practical guidelines for an effective implementation of software development processes Designed to ensure effective software development processes, the Capability Maturity Model (CMM)--North America's leading standard for software development--requires companies to complete five steps, or levels, in the development process. But while it is widely adopted by Fortune 500 companies, many others get stuck at the initial planning stage. Focusing on Levels 2 and 3 of the CMM, this book helps readers to get over the hurdle of the two most problematic areas in this process--the project management and software development steps. It offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to establish basic project management processes to track costs, schedules, and functionality; how to document, standardize, and integrate software processes; and how to improve software quality.

A step-by-step guide to implementing Levels 2 and 3 of the Capability Maturity Model

The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is currently the leading quality improvement standard in North America for software development. Built on a series of five maturity levels, the CMM is founded on a philosophy of gradual progression and continuous improvement. It was designed specifically for the software engineering process, making it easier and more cost-effective to implement than other process models.

James Persse has written a practical guide on instituting the recommendations in the CMM for Levels 2 and 3, which will take you to a sustainable level of software process quality. The text provides examples of practical CMM-compliant process outlines, plan templates, breakdowns of resources, and reviews of the policies the CMM suggests you formulate within your organization.

Divided into four parts, this valuable resource offers you:

* A discussion of each level of the five-level model and how each Key Process Area is built on common elements

* Detailed recommendations for building a Level 2 compliant process improvement program

* Clear explanations on how to move from operating as a Level 2 organization to operating under Level 3 guidelines

* The best ways to implement CMM in your organization and how to ensure the most beneficial outcome

The companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/persse contains downloadable forms, reports, and process descriptions.

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