Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

2.3 Document Objective Evidence
Purpose
Entry Criteria
Inputs
Activities
Create lasting records of the information gathered by identifying and then
consolidating notes, transforming the data into records that document practice
implementation as well as strengths and weaknesses.
Planning activities for the appraisal are complete, including the selection and
preparation of the appraisal team. At least one data collection activity has
been conducted, and appraisal-relevant data are available to record.
Appraisal data
• notes taken during data collection activities (if applicable)
• annotated worksheets or other work aids containing data (if applicable)
• strengths and weaknesses documented from previous activities
• data collection plan
2.3.1. Take/Review/Tag Notes
2.3.2. Record Presence/Absence of Objective Evidence
2.3.3. Document Practice Implementation Gaps
2.3.4. Review and Update the Data Collection Plan
Outputs • Updated appraisal data
- noted practice implementation gaps (if any)
- revised data collection plan (if applicable)
- annotated worksheets
• Requests for additional data (interviewees or documents)
Outcome
Exit Criteria
Individual team members understand the data collected thus far, and have
information to guide any needed subsequent data collection.
All data from the most recent data collection session has been captured as a
new baseline of practice implementation evidence or strength and weakness
statements. The data-gathering plans have been updated to reflect additional
information needed and topics that can be removed from active investigation.
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