CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
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What are different overheads/burdens imposed by CMMI for Development on Software Development Team?
CMMI for Development is a Quality Framework meant for Software Engineering Organizations working with Software Development or Enhancements activities. CMMI Model helps in the Process Improvement activities in the right direction and with right amount of focus which increases with the Maturity Levels i.e. from Maturity Level 2 to Maturity…
May 30, 2013
Benefits of CMMI for Software Development Company
CMMI, as we all know, is a collection of best practices and provides a framework for implementation of these best practices in Software Projects and helps in improving the Project Deliveries and increasing the Customer Satisfaction. There are numerous benefits of implementing CMMI in an IT / Software Development Organization,…
May 17, 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
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
Dear CMMI Consultant we want to know for our CMMI Implementation, how many resources are required from within the company?
Before answering this question let us look at the roles and responsibilities from Organization’s point of view for the CMMI Implementation: Development of a CMMI Compliant QMS QMS Awareness Training Session Implementation Checks/Audits Follow-up Audits Training to Project Team Members on core activities like Project Management, Estimation, Reviews etc. Metrics…
March 12, 2013
Does it really help us when we hire CMMI Consultant for our CMMI Implementation?
As we have said many times that CMMI Consultant is an expert who provide CMMI Implementation Guidance to Organizations and help them in accelerating their efforts towards their targeted Maturity Level (s). Following are some the qualities posses by good a CMMI Consultant: Subject Matter Expertise: CMMI Consultant know about…
February 23, 2013
How to select or hire a CMMI Consultant for CMMI Implementation?
Selection of CMMI Consultant is a very important aspect of the whole CMMI Implementation initiative and can lead to favorable or unfavorable results at the end i.e. CMMI SCAMPI A Assessment. There can be various sources to collect information about CMMI Consultant before hiring them and different checks can be…
February 16, 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.