CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
iso 9001
What are the Major Changes in Draft International Standard of ISO 9001:2015
The revised standard of ISO 9001:2015 is due in Sept 2015. The standard is to incorporate the new “High Level Structure” as defined in the “Annex SL” of ISO 17021. The Draft International Version is currently available. Major Highlights are as under: High Level Structure is used in text writing…
June 4, 2015
What are the challenges faced by organizations in Selection of Standards for Certification?
Historically, we are at a point of time where a large number of standards for certification are co-existing. In earlier times, it used to happen that the organizations initially started with ISO 9001 (focus on quality), then became conscious of environment and adopted ISO 14001 (focus on environment) and further…
June 14, 2014
We are ISO 9001-certified, will it help in our CMMI Implementation Program?
There is absolutely no doubt in the fundamental similarity with respect to “intent” when you compare ISO 9001 and CMMI Models. The origins of similarity can be seen in Quality Assurance Maturity Grid of Philip Crosby which had similar levels as we have in the Maturity Level structure of CMMI….
June 12, 2014
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
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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.