Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

instruments
Artifacts used in an appraisal for the collection and presentation of
data (e.g., questionnaires, organizational unit information packets).
[ARC v1.1] In SCAMPI, instruments are used to collect written information
relative to the organizational unit’s implementation of
CMMI model practices. This can include assets such as questionnaires,
surveys, or an organizational mapping of CMMI model
practices to its corresponding processes.
internal process
improvement (IPI)
An appraisal mode of usage in which organizations appraise internal
processes, generally to either baseline their process capability,
to establish or update a process improvement program, or to measure
progress in implementing such a program. [derived from MDD
method overview]
interviews
A meeting of appraisal team members with appraisal participants
for the purpose of gathering information relative to work processes
in place. [ARC v1.1] In SCAMPI, this includes face-to-face interaction
with those implementing or using the processes within the
organizational unit. Interviews are typically held with various
groups or individuals, such as project leaders, managers, and
practitioners. A combination of formal and informal interviews
may be held and interview scripts or exploratory questions
developed to elicit the information needed.
largely implemented
(LI)
A practice characterization value assigned to a process instantiation
when (1) direct artifacts are present and judged to be appropriate,
(2) at least one indirect artifact and/or affirmation exists to
confirm the implementation, and (3) one or more weaknesses are
noted. [MDD 3.7.2]
lead appraiser
A person who has achieved recognition from an authorizing body
to perform as an appraisal team leader for a particular appraisal
method. [ARC v1.1]
mini-team
See “process area mini-team.”
not implemented
(NI)
A practice characterization value assigned when the appraisal team
determines insufficient objective evidence exists to state that the
practice is implemented. That is, the criteria for assigning a value
of Fully Implemented (FI), Largely Implemented (LI), or Partially
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