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Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

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1.2.1 Tailor <strong>Method</strong> (continued)<br />

Optional<br />

Practices<br />

Implementation<br />

Guidance<br />

Provide the sponsor with more than one candidate scenario <strong>for</strong> the appraisal,<br />

and help them select among the options.<br />

Alternatively, the appraisal team leader may define a tailored instance of the<br />

method and propose it to the sponsor <strong>for</strong> approval or negotiate some of the<br />

details.<br />

This appraisal method offers a wide variety of choices that allow the appraisal<br />

team leader and sponsor to select appraisal features that best address appraisal<br />

and business objectives. The <strong>SCAMPI</strong> Implementation Model is an asset<br />

provided to Lead Appraisers by the <strong>CMMI</strong> Steward that assists with<br />

understanding <strong>SCAMPI</strong> tailoring and implementation choices.<br />

<strong>Method</strong> tailoring is directly related to the organizational scope and model<br />

scope decisions. Most of the allowable tailoring options flow logically from<br />

these decisions when taken in context of the appraisal objectives and<br />

constraints. Tailoring decisions typically affect the appraisal risk. Typical<br />

tailoring choices that significantly impact appraisal planning include<br />

• <strong>CMMI</strong> model PAs encompassed by the appraisal<br />

• specification of the organizational unit to be appraised<br />

• number, experience, skills, and affiliation (e.g., internal/external) of<br />

appraisal team members<br />

• data collection, analysis, and validation approaches to be utilized<br />

including supporting work aids and tools<br />

• ef<strong>for</strong>t invested by the organization and the appraisal team in preparation,<br />

including pre-on-site data collection and analysis<br />

• time spent on site<br />

Experienced appraisal team leaders will provide a well-defined approach to<br />

ensure that the appraisal objectives are achieved in an efficient and effective<br />

manner. Experienced sponsors will require a well-defined approach to ensure<br />

an acceptable level of risk in meeting objectives within the constraints. The<br />

appraisal plan documents the method-tailoring decisions and their rationale,<br />

and the associated method variations and techniques that will be employed.<br />

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CMU/SEI-2001-HB-001<br />

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