CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
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CMMI for Services Blog Special Series: 18th Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas starting from Maturity Level 2 to Maturity Level 3: using CMMI–SVC, 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 Definition (OPD) Process Area, what would be your response:
For the above-mentioned question, CMMI Consultants may take inputs from the following: Organizational Process Definition (OPD) process area provides guidance on setting up the process assets (QMS) at organizational level including related artifacts like work environment standards, guiles for teams etc. Activities Organizational Process Definition involves the following activities Develop…
January 3, 2017
CMMI Blog Special Series: 16th Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas starting from Maturity Level 2 to Maturity Level 3: 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 Definition (OPD) 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 Definition (OPD) is to establish an integrated set of organizational processes, process assets, and standard for work environment, lifecycle guidelines and rules for teams. Organizational Process Definition process area helps in:…
December 14, 2015
How did you start the Organizational Process Definition and what tools are you using (if any)?
There are two parts to the above question – (a) how to start with OPD (b) what tools to be used. I think the part (a) needs a more definitive answer. One suggestion I have is to have a brainstorming session within the organization with key stakeholders (process managers, process…
May 19, 2014
Why QMS is required for CMMI and importance of QMS in CMMI?
In CMMI Maturity Level 3, there is requirement of a standardized and organizational set of processes. These processes need to be implemented in all projects running in the organization so that there is consistency among projects implementations. Establishment of QMS i.e. Organizational Process Assets is covered in the Organizational Process…
October 14, 2013
What is Organizational Process Definition (OPD) and how it helps in Process Improvement?
Organizational Process Definition (OPD) is CMMI Maturity Level 3 Process Area under the Process Management category. It helps in establishment and maintenance of the process assets, work environment guidelines/standards, and rules and guidelines for teams at organizational level. Organizational Process Definition (OPD) Implementation Steps Standard Processes: Processes and associated artefacts…
September 2, 2013
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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)
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- 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.