CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
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What is the Scope of CMMI Maintenance Activity in a CMMI Consulting Assignment? What are the Benefits that a CMMI Consultant can propose to the client for CMMI Maintenance within the framework of a CMMI Consulting Assignment?
This question is in continuation with the previous question – What is the role of CMMI Consultant in a CMMI Consulting Assignment after the CMMI Appraisal? How can CMMI Consultants continue to have their relevance and usefulness to the client after the CMMI Appraisal in a CMMI Consulting Assignment? In…
September 13, 2014
What is the role of CMMI Consultant in a CMMI Consulting Assignment after the CMMI Appraisal? How can CMMI Consultants continue to have their relevance and usefulness to the client after the CMMI Appraisal in a CMMI Consulting Assignment?
After the CMMI Appraisal, in CMMI Consulting Assignment, the CMMI Consultants can add value to the client organization by being a part of CMMI Maintenance Program. It is understood by all that the benefits of CMMI can only be achieved if the CMMI Best Practices are implemented rigorously and consistently….
September 12, 2014
How should the CMMI Consultant handle the question of time-duration for completion that is asked by the client for the completion of CMMI Consulting Assignment leading the conduct of CMMI Appraisal? How should the CMMI Consultants respond to the issue of time-duration for CMMI Consulting Assignment?
How long the CMMI Consulting will take or how much time will it require to have the CMMI Appraisal completed … a very common question that is asked by clients. Many times the CMMI Consultants answer in the typical mode of – it depends – kind of reply. This kind…
September 10, 2014
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 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
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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.