Dimensions
188 x 231 x 19mm
Thousands of organizations have implemented Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) to achieve greater process maturity: many of these organizations now want to bring greater agility to their development processes. Conversely, many organizations who are succeeding with Agile methods now want the benefits associated with more mature processes. The solution is to integrate CMMI and Agile methods. Some people say it can't be done. They're wrong, and this book offers the proof. Paul McMahon systematically bridges the chasm between CMMI and Agile methods with real case study evidence and practical, 'how-to' proven techniques. McMahon begins with concise, straight-to-the-point primers and refreshers on both CMMI and Agile. Next, he introduces proven techniques for helping CMMI organizations successfully integrate Agile methods into mature processes. He then shows how Agile organizations can increase their CMMI process maturity without compromising the agility that has brought them success. The book concludes with a set of true case study examples demonstrating how CMMI can help organizations that are trying to be agile, but have missed key ingredients of true agility.
* REAL case studies, lessons, cautions, insights, and out-of-the-box exercises for successfully integrating CMMI and Agile - and maximizing the value of both.
* Explodes the myths of CMMI and Agile - especially the myth that they can't work together!
* Shows CMMI 'process-mature' organizations how to increase agility, and Agile organizations how to increase process-maturity.
