Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

1.3 Select and Prepare Team
Purpose
Ensure that an experienced, trained, appropriately qualified team is available
and prepared to execute the appraisal process.
Entry Criteria • Appraisal requirements have been documented (at least in draft form).
• Appraisal constraints are understood and documented (at least in draft
form).
• The appraisal plan is defined (at least in draft form).
Inputs • Appraisal requirements and constraints (in draft or final form)
• Appraisal plan (in draft or final form)
• Team training materials
Activities 1.3.1 Identify Team Leader
1.3.2 Select Team Members
1.3.3 Prepare Team
Outputs • Training records
• Appraisal team member assignments and qualifications
• A prepared appraisal team that has completed
- appraisal method training
- reference model training
- team-building activities
- team orientation regarding appraisal
Outcome
The successful completion of this process results in an experienced, trained,
and oriented team ready to execute the appraisal. The appraisal team members
have acquired the necessary knowledge to play their roles, or their previous
knowledge is confirmed to be satisfactory. The appraisal team leader has
provided opportunities to practice the skills needed for each person to play his
or her role, or has confirmed that these skills have already been demonstrated
in the past. The team members have been introduced to one another, and have
begun to plan how they will work together.
Exit Criteria • The prepared team is committed to the appraisal.
• Training has been provided and its results recorded.
• Remediation of knowledge/skill shortfalls has been completed (if
needed).
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