Can an automated tool (like project management tools) be considered as evidence of performing an activity in CMMI?

CMMI FAQ 0

26th September, 2013

As we all know that CMMI Models are collection of best practices from the respective industries and collected from over years from different domains, organizations and implementers. If we look at it closely, it is describing these Specific Practices (best practices) categorised under different Process Areas so in other words it is looking for efficiency, better output with less defects and lesser time.

Implementing and using automated project management tools (like Jira) also provides these benefits and also creates evidences in the form of different forms and reports generated from the tools.

Common features that can be used from project management tools

Here are examples of common features that can be used as evidence for CMMI Assessment

• Requirements Management
• Risks and Issue Management
• Configuration Management Tools
• Schedule Management
• Resource Management
• Time sheet Management
• Task Allocation
• Metrics Management
• Audit Management
• Training Portal
• Repository Manager for Estimations, Metrics, Lessons Learnt, Risk and Issue database, Defects database etc.
• Reporting

Need expert guidance on tools implementation

DQS India one of the CMMI Partner provides CMMI Services including CMMI Appraisals, CMMI Consulting, CMMI Consultants and CMMI Training.

We have provided consulting services to clients across the globe in setting up and implementing Project Management tools at the same time mapping CMMI Specific Practices with the automated tool features just to ensure maximum benefits from the tools implementation.

For inquiries please contacts us –

Rajendra Khare
MD
DQS Certification India Private Limited
Mobile: +91-9810268573
Phone: +91-11-27025910
e-mail: rkhare@dqsindia.com
Please note: Email communication would be preferred mode of communication.