Moving On Up: Data and Experience Doing CMM-Based Process Improvement

Research Showcase @ Carnegie Mellon University (Carnegie Mellon University)Published 1 January 1995Open access

William Hayes, David Zubrow

Citations45

TL;DR

An analysis of Software Process Assessment results from 48 organizations undertaking 2 or more assessments focuses on the time required to increase process maturity, as well as the most prevalent process issues faced by the 48 organizations.

Abstract

An analysis of Software Process Assessment results from 48 organizations undertaking 2 or more assessments is presented in this report. The analysis focuses on the time required to increase process maturity, as well as the most prevalent process issues faced the 48 organizations. Results of the analysis are used to provide guidance to organizations embarking on a software process improvement effort.

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