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Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

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1.2.6 Obtain Commitment to <strong>Appraisal</strong> Plan<br />

Activity<br />

Description<br />

Required<br />

Practices<br />

Parameters<br />

and Limits<br />

Formal sponsor commitment is obtained to the appraisal plan. The appraisal<br />

plan constitutes a “contract” between the appraisal sponsor and the appraisal<br />

team leader, so it is vital that this agreement be <strong>for</strong>mal.<br />

• Document the appraisal plan.<br />

• Review the appraisal plan with the sponsor and secure the sponsor’s<br />

approval.<br />

• Provide the appraisal plan to relevant stakeholders <strong>for</strong> review.<br />

Required contents of the appraisal plan include the following, at a minimum:<br />

• the appraisal input (see activity 1.1.5)<br />

• the activities to be per<strong>for</strong>med in conducting the appraisal<br />

• resources needed <strong>for</strong> conducting the appraisal (see 1.2.2)<br />

• cost and schedule estimates <strong>for</strong> per<strong>for</strong>ming the appraisal (see activity<br />

1.2.3)<br />

• appraisal logistics (see activity 1.2.4)<br />

• risks and mitigation plans associated with appraisal execution (see<br />

activity 1.2.5)<br />

• the criteria to verify that the requirements of ISO/IEC 15504 have been<br />

met, if requested by the appraisal sponsor<br />

There must be a signature block <strong>for</strong> the appraisal team leader and the sponsor<br />

to indicate in writing their commitment to the plan. If minor updates are made<br />

to the plan, signatures do not have to be obtained again except when one or<br />

more elements of the appraisal input have been changed.<br />

At a minimum, the appraisal team members are considered relevant<br />

stakeholders and should receive a copy of the approved appraisal plan.<br />

Continued on next page<br />

Page II-30<br />

CMU/SEI-2001-HB-001

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