Practical Insight into CMMI, Second Edition

The newly revised and expanded edition of the bestseller, Practical Insight into CMMI(R) is an essential reference for engineering, IT and management professionals striving to grasp the &quote;look and feel of a successful business oriented process improvement implementation&quote;. The second edition brings you up to speed on CMMI(R) Version 1.2 and includes new material on reviews and testing; quality factors, quality criteria, and quality metrics; physical architecture; change control boards, supplier agreement management; interfaces; constraints on alternative solutions; causal analysis techniques, evolving measurements; and applying CMMI(R) to manufacturing. Taking you beyond the Capability Maturity Model(R) to the integrated world of systems and software, this comprehensive resource presents CMMI(R) Version 1.2 in a manner that is easy to comprehend by higher-level managers and practitioners alike. Written by a world-renowned expert in the field, the book offers a clear picture of the activities an organization would be engaged in if their systems and software engineering processes were based on CMMI(R). The book teaches the roles and responsibilities of professionals at all levels, from senior and middle management to project leaders and quality assurance personnel. Offering a full appreciation of the power of CMMI(R) to enhance systems and software process improvement initiatives, this invaluable reference captures the essence of each of process area by presenting it in a practical context. From project monitoring and control, quality management, and requirements engineering, to risk management, integrated teams, and measurement programs, this authoritative volume provides you with a complete understanding of CMMI(R) and the benefits of this integrated approach in your organization.