CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
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CMMI Blog Special Series for High Maturity: 2nd Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas for CMMI Maturity Level 4: using CMMI –DEV, Version 1.3, as the Reference CMMI Model: As CMMI Consultant, during CMMI Consulting assignment if you are asked about the steps, inputs and outputs of Organizational Process Performance (OPP) Process Area, what would be your response:
For the above-mentioned question, CMMI consultants may take inputs from the following. Purpose of CMMI Process Area Organizational Process Performance (OPP) is to manage the performance of processes in quantitative terms. It helps in achieving quality and process performance objectives. It also helps in providing quantitative data related to process…
March 3, 2016
CMMI Blog Special Series for High Maturity: 1st Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas for CMMI Maturity Level 4: using CMMI –DEV, Version 1.3, as the Reference CMMI Model: As CMMI Consultant, during CMMI Consulting assignment if you are asked about the steps, inputs and outputs of Quantitative Project Management (QPM) Process Area, what would be your response:
For the above-mentioned question, CMMI consultants may take inputs from the following. Purpose of CMMI Process Area Quantitative Project Management (QPM) is to manage project quantitatively, so that project could achieve the object8ves selected for quality as well as quantitative process performance. This gives management a clear and precise insight…
February 17, 2016
What are the risks faced by CMMI Consultants during a CMMI Consulting Assignment? What kind of risks are faced by a CMMI Consultant during the Scope of CMMI Consulting Assignment?
Whenever a CMMI Consultant, undertakes the CMMI Consulting Assignment, it does happen that many risks are associated with the CMMI Appraisal Project. CMMI Consultants can face Risks related to People, Risks related to Training, Risks Related to Metrics and Risks related to Environment, etc. For a CMMI Consultant, Risks related…
September 9, 2014
What should be the Scope of CMMI Consulting Assignments with respect to time-duration? Should a CMMI Consultant services continued after the completion of CMMI Appraisal? What kind of activities CMMI Consultants would perform in case if their services are continued after the CMMI Appraisal also?
Typically the CMMI Consultant is hired for the period before the CMMI Appraisal. This can be two years before the appraisal which is actually rare in Indian situations. It is true for American situations. In India, the CMMI Consultant is normally hired around a year before the appraisal. This may…
September 2, 2014
What are the Policies of Code for Professional Conduct, Ethics Program and Conflict of Interest of the CMMI Institute for CMMI Consultants, CMMI Consulting organizations and CMMI Certified Professionals like CMMI Lead Appraisers and Lead Instructors?
It is important for the CMMI Consultants, CMMI Consulting organizations and CMMI Certified Professionals like CMMI Lead Appraisers and Lead Instructors to understand the CMMI Institute’s Code for Professional Conduct, Ethics Program and Conflict of Interest Policies. We all know that the certifications from CMMI Institute are like a badge…
August 29, 2014
How should CMMI Consultants handle the question about the Appraisal Project (BU) Sampling? Should the CMMI Consultants go with the minimum number of projects as calculated by the formula given in CMMI SCAMPI MDD?
The number of projects to be covered under the Appraisal Sample is an issue that is raised before all CMMI Consultants. The CMMI SCAMPI Methodology Definition Document (CMMI SCAMPI MDD) provides guidelines with respect to the selection of appraisal projects. It allows for the appraisal project selection on the basis…
August 23, 2014
Change in Name of the CMMI Appraised Organization: If the name of the organization that has undergone CMMI Appraisal is changed, can the same be changed on the CMMI Published Appraisal Results Website (https://sas.cmmiinstitute.com/pars/pars.aspx) of the CMMI Institute?
In the past, the Software Engineering Institute had a policy that they considered the CMMI Appraisal results as a point in time results and there was no provision for change in name on the Published Appraisal Results website. Currently, on the request of various Lead Appraisers and Appraisal Sponsors, CMMI…
July 3, 2014
Popularity of CMMI Performance Improvement Framework is increasing at global level and rising continuously
CMMI Appraisals has increased to record high in year 2013. This is due to the fact that more and more organizations are experiencing the benefits of implementing CMMI Framework.
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
What is the ideal time frame to achieve CMMI Maturity Level 3 from CMMI Maturity Level 2?
Many times we come across this question about the time frame required to achieve CMMI Maturity Level 3 from CMMI Maturity Level 2. There is no straight forward answer to this question. And a simple answer will be – it depends. It depends on many factors, like: Current Processes Implementation…
June 25, 2012
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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.