CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
We are a Software Development ISO 9001 Certified organization, can we adopt CMMI-DEV version 1.3?
Most of the IT Organizations, especially start-ups, go for ISO 9001 Certification as it involves less cost and lesser time frame as compared to CMMI for Development Version 1.3. ISO 9001 being a generic standard allows you the freedom to be flexible in many areas. CMMI for Development being a…
May 16, 2013
Shall we go with ISO 9001 or CMMI for Development Version 1.3 for our Organization?
This is very good question for organizations starting their Process Improvement Journey. Most of the organizations find it difficult to make a choice between ISO 9001 and CMMI for Development Version 1.3. Let us try to find out the best solution for these organizations. There can be two types of…
May 15, 2013
How to ensure that our QMS is compliant for CMMI for Development Model version 1.3 for Maturity Level 3?
On path to the CMMI Maturity Level 3, it is required that Organization has a standard set of processes and associated artefacts like templates, checklists and guidelines. Most of the organisations have some basic QMS (Documented Quality Management System) and upgrade that for CMMI Maturity Level 3 requirements. But question…
May 14, 2013
What is required for a CMMI Level 3 Company to achieve CMMI Maturity Level 4?
Most of the organizations around the world are achieving CMMI Maturity Level2 or Maturity Level3. There is no step by step guide to achieve that applies equally to all companies to achieve CMMI High Maturity i.e. CMMI ML4 or CMMI ML5. Achieving CMMI High Maturity is something that relatively requires…
May 13, 2013
Can our organization go directly for CMMI Maturity Level 3, currently we have no CMMI Maturity Level?
When we conduct Formal SCAMPI A assessment for CMMI Maturity Level 3 (ML3) it has to be understood that both Process Areas for CMMI Maturity Level 2 (ML2) and CMMI Maturity Level 3 (ML3) have to be complied with. When we say that we will “go directly†for CMMI Maturity…
May 11, 2013
What is the difference between a Major NC and a Minor NC? Should we apply root cause analysis for both types of NCs?
Audit is an evaluation of implementation of Processes in the Projects and Organizational Level. Audit is an important function of Compliance and is required to be conducted on a regular interval so that Compliance Level can be checked and if any correction/improvement is required it can be done. During the…
May 8, 2013
In CMMI is it necessary for an Internal Auditor to conduct internal quality audits within the organization to maintain CMMI Compliance?
Once an Organization decides to comply with Quality in its product and services, it should make every possible move to be compliant to that standard, framework or model. For CMMI Compliance, organization should focus on different quality activities as described next. For this task organization can opt for Internal Auditors…
May 6, 2013
Is SAM still considered optional in CMMI for Services (CMMI-SVC)?
Supplier Agreement Management (SAM) is an optional Process Area in CMMI for Development and CMMI for Services (ver 1.3). Because it is not mandatory to outsource any activity in the projects/services to suppliers and vendors. But if you are outsourcing any work to other supplier or vendor then it becomes…
May 4, 2013
As per SCAMPI Ver 1.3 can a LA with only CMMI-DEV ver 1.3 is allowed to do both CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC as a single appraisal with multiple models?
A Certified SCAMPI LA (Lead Appraiser) for CMMI-DEV (CMMI for Development) ver 1.3 can not conduct a formal SCAMPI Appraisal for CMMI-SVC (CMMI for Services) ver 1.3, unless, he is certified for the CMMI-SVC also. Appraisals for the CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC cannot be combined together. They have to be conducted…
May 4, 2013
Dear CMMI Consultant, please describe CMMI SCAMPI Class C Assessment requirements in general terms.
What is SCAMPI? SCAMPI stands for Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement. Assessments in CMMI are conducted using the SCAMPI Methodology. Under this methodology appraisal ratings are provided by an appraisal team to the process areas under assessment for the capability level (for process areas) or the maturity level…
May 1, 2013
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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.