Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

1.2.3 Determine Cost and Schedule
Activity
Description
Required
Practices
Parameters
and Limits
Optional
Practices
A top-level cost breakdown and schedule are developed and included in the
plan.
• Estimate the duration of key events as a basis for deriving a
comprehensive schedule.
• Estimate the effort required for the people participating in the appraisal.
• Estimate the costs associated with using facilities and equipment (as
appropriate).
• Estimate the costs for incidentals (e.g., travel, lodging, meals) as
appropriate.
• Document detailed schedule estimates in the appraisal plan.
• Document detailed cost estimates in the appraisal plan.
Effort estimates should be developed not only for the appraisal team, but also
for the expected participants within the organizational unit (e.g., interviewees,
respondents to instruments administered, attendees at briefings, support staff).
Scheduling for each day of the appraisal is required.
None.
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