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Process Improvement and CMMI for Systems and Software | by Ron S. Kenett and Emanuel Baker | 2010 | ISBN: 9781420060508. System and Software Testing Strategies. Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). eSourcing Capability Model (eCSM). Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Process Improvement and CMMI for Systems and Software
by Ron S. Kenett and Emanuel Baker
2010 (436 pages)
ISBN:9781420060508
Explaining how to lay out a reasoned plan for process improvement, this book supplies readers with concrete action plans for setting up process improvement initiatives that are effective, efficient, and sustainable.
Process Improvement and CMMI for Systems and Software
Foreword
Preface
Part I – Strategy and Basics of Quality and Process Improvement
Chapter 1 – The Strategic Role of Systems and Software Quality

Synopsis
1.1: Basic Strategic Planning
1.2: Strategic Planning Models
1.3: Elements of System and Software Quality
1.4: Deployment of Strategic Quality Goals
1.5: Strategic Maps and Balanced Scorecards
1.6: Summary
References

Chapter 2 – Basic Elements of Continuous Process Improvement
Synopsis
2.1: Continuous Improvement Infrastructures
2.2: Process Improvement Projects and Measurement Programs
2.3: Six Sigma (DMAIC and DFSS Methodology)
2.4: Enterprise Knowledge Development (EKD)
2.5: Organizational Patterns
2.6: Summary
References

Part II – Assessment and Measurement in Systems and Software Development
Chapter 3 – CMMI, People CMM, Personal and Team Software Process, eSCM, ITIL, and ISO Standards

Synopsis
3.1: Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
3.2: People CMM
3.3: Personal and Team Software Process
3.4: eSourcing Capability Model (eCSM)
3.5: Information Technology Infrastructure Library® (ITIL®)
3.6: ISO Standards and Models
3.7: Summary
References

Chapter 4 – System and Software Measurement Programs
Synopsis
4.1: Defining Measures for Process Control and Improvement
4.2: Effectiveness of Process Measurement Programs
4.3: Measurement Program Implementation Steps
4.4: Case Studies
4.5: Measurement and the CMMI High Maturity Practices
4.6: Chapter Summary
References

Part III – Improvements and Testing of Systems and Software
Chapter 5 – System and Software Development Process Improvement

Synopsis
5.1: Implementing System and Software Process Improvement
5.2: Managing Improvement Projects
5.3: Roles and Responsibilities and Specifying Mission Statements
5.4: Criteria for Team Composition
5.5: Launching Improvement Teams
5.6: Managing Improvement Teams
5.7: After Action Reviews
5.8: Summary
References

Chapter 6 – System and Software Testing Strategies
Synopsis
6.1: Designing a Test Strategy
6.2: Implementing a Test Strategy
6.3: Software Cybernetics
6.4: Test Strategy Results
6.5: Assessing Testing Effectiveness and Efficiency
6.6: Software Reliability Models
6.7: Summary
References
Appendix: Software Reliability Models
References

Chapter 7 – System and Software Beta and Usability Programs
Synopsis
7.1: Planning Beta Programs
7.2: Beta Test Data Collection and Analysis
7.3: Beta Test Risk and Usability Analysis
7.4: Usability Analysis
7.5: Determining Readiness Success Criteria
7.6: Managing Readiness Reviews
7.7: Summary
References

Part IV – Managing and Reporting Data, and a Comprehensive Case Study
Chapter 8 – Data Reporting and Analysis

Synopsis
8.1: Designing a Data Reporting System
8.2: Operating a Data Reporting System
8.3: Analyzing Data
8.4: Reporting on Findings and Consequences
8.5: Field Data Reporting
8.6: Summary
References

Chapter 9 – Systems Development Management Dashboards and Decision Making
Synopsis
9.1: Introduction to Systems Development Management Dashboard
9.2: A Systems Development Management Dashboard Case Study
9.3: Additional Metrics at the PMO Level
9.4: Risk Management and Optimizing Decisions with Data
9.5: Summary
References

Chapter 10 – A Case Study: The Journey of Systems, Inc. to CMMI Level 5
Synopsis
10.1: Background of Systems, Inc.
10.2: The Systems, Inc. SCAMPI Appraisal
10.3: Strategic Planning for Process Improvement at Systems, Inc.
10.4: Summary and Conclusions
References

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