Sandra Shrum Boeken

This single volume comprises the full, official book version of the CMMI, themuch-anticipated follow-up to the Capability Maturity Model.

CMMI® for Development (CMMI-DEV) outlines best practices for the lifecycle development and maintenance of products and services. By integrating essential knowledge, it offers a comprehensive framework for organizations to assess and enhance their development processes. Widely adopted for disciplined, high-quality engineering, CMMI-DEV Version 1.3 now incorporates modern approaches, including Agile methods and Lean Six Sigma. The Third Edition serves as the definitive reference for this version, featuring revised tips and cross-references in the margins to aid understanding and application of each process area. It includes new insights from influential figures in the model’s development, along with four new case studies and five contributed essays offering practical advice for implementation. This resource is invaluable for both newcomers and those familiar with earlier versions, providing guidance on evaluating and applying the latest model. The book is structured into three parts: Part One presents an overview of CMMI-DEV, covering basic concepts and effective adoption paths. Part Two details the twenty-two process areas, organized alphabetically by acronym, including goals and best practices. Part Three offers additional resources such as references, acronym definitions, a glossary, and an index.

CMMI-ACQ ® (Capability Maturity Model ® Integration for Acquisition) outlines best practices for effectively acquiring products and services. It offers a practical framework aimed at enhancing acquisition processes, addressing the increasing trend among businesses and governments to outsource rather than develop in-house. This definitive reference for the current CMMI for Acquisition (version 1.2) is modeled after CMMI ®, Second Edition, which focused on development. The book includes the complete CMMI-ACQ model along with tips, hints, cross-references, and author notes to aid in understanding and applying the acquisition process areas. Additionally, it features two chapters that illustrate the application of CMMI-ACQ in both industry (with a case study from General Motors) and government contexts. The book is structured into three parts. Part One introduces CMMI-ACQ within the broader CMMI context, covering essential concepts and relationships among process areas, as well as paths for adoption and use. It also addresses unique acquisition needs in government and shares industry experiences. Part Two details generic goals and practices, followed by twenty-two sections that explore each CMMI-ACQ process area, organized alphabetically for quick reference. Part Three offers valuable references, including additional resources on CMMI and CMMI-ACQ, acronym definitions, a glossary, and an index.