America’s Next Top Model: CMMI (CMMI best practices) 
Stephen Gristock
V.P. Retail Technology
JP MorganChase

Introduction:

Process Improvement models provide a very useful framework for establishing and developing best practices and enhanced capabilities. However, by definition, they are necessarily generic and lacking in detailed guidance. As a result, they often pose more questions than answers.

Learning Objectives:

Contains both Intermediate and Beginning level concepts:

• Proven (not theoretical) strategies and best practices for successful CMMI implementations
• Insight into translating CMMI model requirements into appropriately scaled local process solutions
• The key ingredients for a successful SCAMPI appraisal
• Avoiding some of the most common misconceptions and pitfalls in implementing CMMI based process
• Top tips for success with CMMI!

Outline:

This session will focus on establishing practical solutions to the requirements of the CMMI. Specifically, after examining the key attributes of the model, the focus will shift to providing various real-world best practices that have been proven in the field. The presentation will consist of:

• Part 1: CMMI Re-visited
  • Ice-breaker and initial concepts
  • Very high-level re-cap of the architecture and structure of CMMI including- representations, variants, categories, process areas, goals and practices
• Part 2: Organizational Process Improvement
  • Explores key aspects of integrating and organizing people and process around CMMI
  • Sponsorship, value proposition, marketing
  • Planning and organizing
• Part 3: Specific Scaled Solutions
  • Presents specific best practice solutions including:
  • Process definition/library
  • SQA/PQA
  • Software Engineering/Agile methods
  • Vendor management in different organizational settings
  • Each includes a discussion around understanding how far to go with CMMI implementations based upon the size and type of organization
• Part 4: CMMI Appraisal Strategies
  • Appraisal principles and common misconceptions
  • Establishing an internal appraisal capability
  • Establishing an external appraisal capability
  • Strategies for a successful SCAMPI appraisal
• Part 5: Summary And Q&A
  • Quick re-cap of main points transitioning into Q&A

Biography:

With over 25 years experience, Gristock has extensive experience in I.T. related disciplines. He is an authorized SCAMPI Lead Appraiser (having led in excess of 80 CMM/CMMI assessments), Introduction To CMMI Trainer and PMI PMP.

He is a board member of the NY SPIN and also serves as a member on both the SEI's CMMI Change Control Board and the PMI's OPM3 Development Team.