Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

1.4 Obtain and Analyze Initial Objective Evidence
Purpose
Obtain information that facilitates site-specific preparation and an
understanding of the implementation of model practices across the
organizational unit. Identify potential issues, gaps, or risks to aid in refining
the plan. Strengthen understanding of the organization’s operations and
processes.
Entry Criteria • Appraisal input received
• Sponsor authorization to proceed
• Availability of practice implementation data for organizational unit
Inputs • Practice implementation data for organizational unit
• Identified participants
Activities 1.4.1 Prepare Participants
1.4.2 Administer Instruments
1.4.3 Obtain Initial Objective Evidence
1.4.4 Inventory Objective Evidence
Outputs • Completed instruments
• Data analyses results (data summaries, questionnaire results, etc.)
• Identification of additional information needed
• Prepared participants
• Initial set of objective evidence
Outcome • Initial objective evidence has been collected, organized, and recorded.
• Potentially important areas of needed information have been noted.
• The team has a deeper understanding of the organizational unit’s
operations and processes.
• The team is ready to make detailed plans for data collection.
Exit Criteria • All objective evidence captured during this activity has been recorded for
later use.
• High-priority areas for additional data collection have been identified.
• The level of sufficiency of the objective evidence to support the appraisal
is determined.
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