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Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

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1.2.1 Tailor <strong>Method</strong><br />

Activity<br />

Description<br />

Required<br />

Practices<br />

Parameters<br />

and Limits<br />

Tailoring of <strong>SCAMPI</strong> includes<br />

• selection of choices (if any) within the Required Practices<br />

• setting parameters that are allowed to vary within the Parameters and<br />

Limits<br />

• inclusion of Optional Practices<br />

Because <strong>SCAMPI</strong> is designed to apply to a wide range of appraisal<br />

applications, the tailoring activity is one that deserves careful and thoughtful<br />

attention.<br />

Using “partially satisfied” and choosing to do the appraisal in “verification”<br />

or “discovery” mode are explicit selectable tailoring options. This document<br />

is designed to clearly indicate which aspects of the method are required and<br />

which are tailorable. The Parameters and Limits and Optional Practices<br />

sections of each activity description provide discussions of tailoring options,<br />

in context.<br />

In addition, the appraisal usage mode will determine some tailoring choices.<br />

• Review and select tailoring options within the Required Practices in each<br />

activity.<br />

• Review and set parameters within acceptable limits, where variation is<br />

expected.<br />

• Review and select appropriate Optional Practices.<br />

• Ensure that the tailoring decisions are self-consistent and that they are<br />

appropriate in light of the appraisal objectives and constraints.<br />

• Document the tailoring decisions made.<br />

The structure of the MDD clarifies which <strong>SCAMPI</strong> features are required,<br />

either as a direct derivative of ARC requirements or as <strong>SCAMPI</strong><br />

requirements. Parameters and Limits sections define the allowable variation<br />

within these method requirements. Tailoring guidance and Implementation<br />

Guidance are provided to assist with tuning the method to fit sponsor<br />

objectives and appraisal constraints. <strong>Method</strong> tailoring and implementation<br />

options must be selected and implemented in a way that does not violate<br />

<strong>SCAMPI</strong> Required Practices.<br />

Continued on next page<br />

Page II-22<br />

CMU/SEI-2001-HB-001

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