CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
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As a CMMI Consultant what are the advantages of on-line CMMI Consulting? What benefits are achieved by CMMI Consultants by using on-line mode for CMMI Consulting?
The use of technology is facilitating all business processes. CMMI Consulting need not be deprived of this technological edge. CMMI Consultants can develop on-line modules for the CMMI Consulting process. There are many benefits that could be derived out of the use of on-line CMMI Consulting Methodology. Many times the…
September 6, 2014
As a CMMI Consultant, how would you define the role of CMMI Coordinator at the client site within the Scope of CMMI Consulting Assignments? How would CMMI Consultants identify the key activities of CMMI Coordinator at the client organization during a CMMI Consulting Assignment?
Within the Scope of CMMI Consulting Assignment, it is very important to describe the role of CMMI Coordinator at the client organization. It is recommended to document the role of CMMI Coordinator at the client organization in the Scope of Engagement of CMMI Consulting Assignment. All CMMI Consultants understand that…
September 5, 2014
What is the Scope of a CMMI Consulting Assignment? How should the CMMI Consultants define the scope of work? How should the CMMI Consultant handle the scope of work of the Client Organization?
The CMMI Consulting Assignment typically starts with collecting information from the client organization. This can be done by collecting information with the help of a questionnaire in form of a client survey. At this stage, it is also good to collect information about the Projects through a Project Information Questionnaire….
September 4, 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 would a CMMI Consultant handle the requirements for CMMI Target Maturity Level 4 (L4) implementation and Appraisal Program?
A CMMI Consultant has to note that the Critical Issues for High Maturity Implementation at CMMI Target Maturity Level 4 observed are: (a) Organization Level Baselines are missing (b) Evidence of Statistical Management of Sub-Process is missing (c) PPM Development, Deployment, Validation, Maintenance and Use of PPM for Prediction is…
August 26, 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
How can you enhance the involvement of people in a CMMI Consulting Program?
The involvement of people is a key ingredient for the success of CMMI Consulting and Appraisal Program. The – us and them – divide can be easily covered by using some simple steps during the CMMI Consulting process. The involvement of people can start from the day one where a…
August 20, 2014
How do you select a good CMMI Consultant?
There are various ways by which you can select a good CMMI Consultant. Few real-life tips could be given here. The definition of good is directly related to your organization. The goodness is directly related to usefulness for your organization. A consultant may carry a very big name but it…
August 2, 2014
What are CMMI® Consulting Services?
CMMI® is the structured collection of best-practices that provides guidelines in building up excellent software applications, products and systems. It has endured the test of time and is there with us since last 25 years now. The organization implementing CMMI® has to decide the relevant CMMI® Model i.e. DEV or…
July 29, 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.