CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
What is the significance of Software and Systems Quality for our Young Generation and Our Nation?
When the talk of quality in software and systems is the buzzword today, how are we prepared to handle this as a nation. Our Prime Minister, Mr. Modi, has highlighted the point that we have to be a nation “with skills”. Historically, software and systems quality is not being addressed…
June 16, 2014
What are the challenges faced by organizations in Selection of Standards for Certification?
Historically, we are at a point of time where a large number of standards for certification are co-existing. In earlier times, it used to happen that the organizations initially started with ISO 9001 (focus on quality), then became conscious of environment and adopted ISO 14001 (focus on environment) and further…
June 14, 2014
We are ISO 9001-certified, will it help in our CMMI Implementation Program?
There is absolutely no doubt in the fundamental similarity with respect to “intent” when you compare ISO 9001 and CMMI Models. The origins of similarity can be seen in Quality Assurance Maturity Grid of Philip Crosby which had similar levels as we have in the Maturity Level structure of CMMI….
June 12, 2014
A company has Product Development Division and Services Division… in this case, should the company be going in for CMMi certification under both CMMi-DEV and CMMi-SVC models?
The selection of model for the CMMI Implementation and Assessment is entirely a matter of choice. When this choice is made, certain factors can be countered in like (a) suitability of the particular CMMI Model (b) the nature of work (business) to the company (c) integration and synergy with existing…
June 3, 2014
Whether we should go in for ISO 9001 Certification or for CMMI Assessment?
The answer to this question can run into pages and still not be definitive. However, when I answer, that is not my intention. I will like to give a definitive indication in this regard. CMMI can be undertaken for various reasons, viz.: (a) it opens up the market for the…
May 30, 2014
What do you think is the best approach towards CMMI Certification?
CMMI is a process model framework developed by SEI (Software Engineering Institute). The body of knowledge within CMMI is containing software engineering best practices like project management, software lifecycle selection and management, requirements management and development, technical solution management and development, product integration, quality management, configuration management, supplier management. CMMI…
May 28, 2014
If the AS-IS Assessment has to be carried out for Requirements Management Process, how one can start?
Before I answer, I will provide the context of the question. This question was received from a consulting professional in USA. He had taken up a consulting assignment for conducting an assessment of the current Requirement Management processes of the client. He also had to recommend changes to the processes…
May 24, 2014
What are the ways to interest Senior Management in the CMMI Implementation Program or How to win the senior management to sponsor CMMI in the organization?
There are two prominent aspects to involvement of senior management with respect to CMMI Initiative: (a) Senior Management expectations from the CMMI project (b) Other stakeholders’ (including the employees) expectations from the senior management with their commitment to CMMI. Every organization is having its specificity and also there are generic…
May 23, 2014
What should be the guiding principle for approach to process-mapping?
I would like to make a comment on the guiding principle for Process Mapping. When we say “mapping”, we are referring to map something that is already in existence – something that is a historical existence – certain steps which are being operated – maybe certain number of transactions. There…
May 21, 2014
How did you start the Organizational Process Definition and what tools are you using (if any)?
There are two parts to the above question – (a) how to start with OPD (b) what tools to be used. I think the part (a) needs a more definitive answer. One suggestion I have is to have a brainstorming session within the organization with key stakeholders (process managers, process…
May 19, 2014
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Author: Rajendra Khare
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Rajendra is a qualified and certified Lead Appraiser and Instructor for the following :
- SCAMPI High Maturity Lead Appraiser (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Acquisition (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Development (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Services (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified Introduction to CMMI-DEV v1.3 Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified Services Supplement for CMMI-DEV Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified CMMI-DEV Level 2 for Practitioners Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified CMMI-DEV Level 3 for Practitioners Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Acquisition (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Development (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Services (Certified)
Rajendra is Lead Assessor for ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), OHSAS 18001 (OHSMS) since 1994
International Automotive Task Force (IATF) approved Lead Assessor for Automotive Standard TS 16949:2009
Lead Assessor for ISO 27001 (ISMS) and ISO 20000-1 (ITSM)
Rajendra has 25 years experience in the industry.