The Capability Maturity Model (CMM®) Integrated (CMMISM) is for projects or organizations that want to use common, integrated, and improving processes for Systems and Software

CMMI Overview=

CMMI^SM stan= ds for Capability Maturity Model Integration. CMMI^SM is a process improvement method that provides a set of best practices that address productivity, performance, costs, and stakeholder satisfaction. Organizatio= ns that want to use common, integrated, and improving processes for Systems and Software will find CMMI^SM to be very useful to achieve their goa= ls.

The CMMI^SM = is NOT a set of "bolt-on processes" that last only as long as the wheel = is squeaking. CMMI^SM provides a consistent, enduring framework that accommodates new initiatives. CMMI^SM facilitates enterprise-wide process improvement, unlike single-discipline models that can result in duplication of work, confusion and higher costs. Process improvement using = the CMMI^SM improves predictability of the critical measures of cost, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction.

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Option 1:

· Random motion – lots of energy, not much progress

· No teamwork – individual effort

· Frequent conflict

· You never know where you’ll end up

Or Option 2:

Working with CMMI:

· Directed motion – every step brings you closer to the goal

· Coordinated efforts

· Cooperation

· Predictable results

Impact: Cost Benefit Analysis o= f CMMI

QIA and CMMI<= /b>

Q= IA’s vast knowledge and experience = with the CMMI^SM and SCAMPI^SM assessments can help any organization prepare, understand, and implement CMMI^SM within th= eir organization at a cost effective way.

Process Improvement Consulting

When establishing and maintaining a process improvement program, organizations typically need to = team with external professionals to sharpen their skills and focus their actions. QIA deploys some of the most experienced consultants in the world, offering services tailored to meet your specific individual and organizational needs. Working closely with everyone in your group, from programmers to executives, QIA consultants find and cultivate the link between tactical and strategic action, helping you to build a smooth and well-conceived process improvement path.

Q= IA’s consulting services are highly customized to meet your need to home in on areas of challenge to your proce= ss improvement program. The list below outlines some of directions in which QIA can help your program take off.

Please e-mail us at sales@qi-a.com or call us at 281-335-7979.