CMMI V 3.0
CMMI is a process improvement approach that provides a set of effective practices that addresses productivity, performance, costs, and stakeholder satisfaction. CMMI practices describe the “what” not the “how.” CMMI practices are organized for systematic, evolutionary improvement of capability or maturity in all or part of your organization. CMMI is meant for process improvement, not process compliance. CMMI can be used as a benchmark so that you know where you stand against competitors, can chart your progress, and can explain your capabilities using a widely accepted model
Level 1 – Initial
Processes are unstructured, unpredictable, and reactive. Work depends heavily on individual efforts rather than standardized procedures, leading to inconsistent outcomes and higher risks.
Level 2 – Managed
Basic project management practices are established to plan, monitor, and control projects. Processes become repeatable, helping teams achieve more consistent results.
Level 3 – Defined
Processes are formally documented, standardized, and implemented across the organization. Teams follow common guidelines and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
Level 4 – Quantitatively Managed
Organizations use metrics and data analysis to measure and control process performance. Decisions are data-driven, making outcomes more predictable and efficient.
Level 5 – Optimizing
The organization focuses on continuous improvement and innovation. Processes are regularly refined using feedback, analytics, and new technologies to maximize performance and efficiency.
Models of CMMI
MANAGING of CMMI
Planning and Managing
Work Estimating (EST)
Planning (PLAN)
Monitor and Control (MC)
Managing Business Resilience Risk and Opportunity Management (RSK) Incident Resolution and Prevention (IRP) Continuity (CONT)
Managing the Workforce Organizational Training (OT)
Estimate the size, effort, duration, and cost of the work and resources needed to develop, acquire, or deliver the solution.
PRACTISE AREA
Level 1
1.1 Develop high-level estimates to perform the work
Level 2
2.1 Develop, keep updated and use the scope of what is being estimated.
2.2 Develop and keep updated estimates for the size of the solution.
2.3 Based on size estimates, derive effort, duration and cost estimates and their rationale for the solution.
2.4 Record rationale for the estimates.
Level 3
3.1 Develop, keep updated, and use a recorded estimating method.
3.2 Use the organizational measurement repository and process assets for estimating work.
CMMI 3.0
Benefits of CMMI
CMMI helps organizations improve process efficiency, product quality, project management, and overall business performance through standardized and continuously improving practices.
Organizations typically report productivity improvements of 10-50% and a return on investment of 4:1 (cost savings realized vs. process improvement dollars invested).
Blue People (Mexico): Improved task hour efficiency from 55% to 84%
Siemens: 25% increase in productivity
• Raytheon: 42% decrease in cost of rework
• GM: 70% increase in meeting milestones
Allianz UK: 39% increase in on-time delivery; 123% increase in delivery within budget; 53% increase in customer satisfaction