Abstract

ARBOLEDA, Hugo; PAZ, Andrés  and  CASALLAS, Rubby. Methodology for achieving the Capability Maturity Model Integrated in smalland emerging groups. estud.gerenc. [online]. 2013, vol.29, n.127, pp.177-188. ISSN 0123-5923.

This article presents QualDev-Software Process Improvement (SPI), a specific methodology to help managers of small and emerging business or internal software development departments to implement the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). The aim of this methodology is to increase competitiveness of these groups by letting them offer more quality in their products, and have better productivity. QualDev-SPI is based on three principles: (i) small steps for improvement aligned with the development projects; (ii) lightweight processes supported by tools, and (iii) short term view of the benefits. The methodology includes an organizational improvement model, a matrix of levels of achievement of practices, and a road map with a standardized definition of processes and support tools to facilitate its implementation.

Keywords : Software process improvement; Capability Maturity Model Integrated; Emerging groups; Small groups.

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