Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

1.4.1 Prepare Participants (continued)
Optional
Practices
Implementation
Guidance
Provide orientation on the documentation of PIIs and any specific instruments
used, so the appropriate people in the organization can document the initial
objective evidence to be used in the appraisal.
Depending on the appraisal usage mode (e.g., supplier selection versus
internal process improvement), various types of communications may be
used. In the internal process improvement usage mode, the importance of
management sponsorship within the organization will likely lead the appraisal
team leader to work with senior management to help demonstrate
commitment to the appraisal process as well as the process improvement work
that will follow. In the supplier selection usage mode, the possibility of the
same team visiting multiple organizations adds coordination tasks and
communication channels as well.
Preparation of appraisal participants should also include informing them of
the need to provide accurate and complete information on instruments. In
addition to assisting with appraisal accuracy, this can help to ensure sufficient
coverage of reference model practices and reduce the amount of time
necessary for follow-up interviews. The investment in initial population of
complete instruments, such as PIIs, questionnaires, or mapping tables, can be
recovered by reduced effort in the reuse of assets for subsequent appraisals.
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