CMMI Essentials: An Introduction to Integrated Process Improvement (2nd Edition)

Author: (USA) Paul E. R. Herron
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: "This book is rich in content, providing foundational knowledge of CMMI for beginners in process improvement, as well as practical tips and advice for experienced professionals. I highly recommend this book to those interested in CMMI." — MaryBeth Chrissis, Co-author of CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement "If you are looking for a book to quickly improve your CMMI skills, this is the best choice. It concisely and clearly delivers the knowledge of the CMMI framework." — Donald J. Reifer, Author of Making the Software Business Case: Improvement by the Numbers
The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is rapidly becoming the preferred tool for process improvement worldwide. Based on early software and systems capability models, CMMI provides an independent, integrated, and more flexible framework to guide and assess improvement activities across the entire organization. Practices described using CMMI can enhance the development of high-quality products. Compared to the first edition, this book offers a more accessible introduction to the key elements of the framework, reducing its complexity. Additionally, while retaining the technical content that made the first edition a success, this book introduces many new elements to meet broader needs.
This book is not only suitable for beginners in model-based process improvement but also introduces numerous techniques for experienced system engineers, software engineers, and quality engineers to help them work more efficiently. It is particularly well-suited for managers and executives, as it explains the significance of process improvement, the reasons for choosing CMMI, and how to maximize the return on investment.