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Better Software Conference & EXPO 2006 Concurrent Sessions
Go To: Agile Development | Managing Projects and Teams | Measurement | Outsourcing | Plan-Driven Development |
Process Improvement | Quality Assurance | Security | Special Topics | System Requirements | Testing
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| Plan-Driven Development | | | Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:30 AM |
Introduction to the Capability Maturity Model� Integration (CMMI�)
Steven Lett, The David Consulting Group
Many organizations have achieved success in using the SEI Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI�) as a framework for their process improvement program. Steven Lett describes the structure and contents of the CMMI�, including the continuous and staged versions of the model. He discusses each of the five maturity levels and their process areas, the specific and generic practices that exist within each process area, and the typical process documentation and work products required for each. Learn an effective approach that companies take in driving change across their software engineering organizations. Find out how the model is meant to be interpreted and take back examples of the successes that companies have experienced in using both CMMI� and the earlier Capability Maturity Model (CMM�).
Capability Maturity Model� and CMMI� are registered trademarks of Carnegie Mellon University.
� The benefits of Capability Maturity Model� Integration
• Process areas within each maturity level in the CMMI�
• A typical approach for implementing CMMI�-based process improvement |
| | | Wednesday, June 28, 2006 1:45 PM |
Into the Crystal Ball�Emerging Trends in Plan-Driven Development
Carol Dekkers, Quality Plus Technologies Inc
Plan-driven development is challenged today by Agile methods, outsourcing trends, and a new emphasis on IT governance and program management. The days of straightforward software development projects are over as project managers must deal with delivery pressure from customers and the marketplace, teams distributed around the globe, and an increase in management and regulatory reporting. Using insight from her years of consulting, Carol Dekkers explores these challenges and recommends ways to adapt your practices. Learn how to realistically plan your future projects using benchmarking information such as ISBSG (International Software Benchmarking Standards Group) data together with knowledge about emerging trends. Take back a new appreciation of what constitutes �good enough� project planning today and learn to survive in this brave new world.
� Trends in IT development that are changing project management and planning requirements
• How the ISBSG benchmarking database can help with project planning
• The skills you need to survive and prosper |
| | | Wednesday, June 28, 2006 3:00 PM |
Software Production Line Automation
C Tyler, The Go To Group Inc
Traditional manufacturing employs extensive automation for maximum efficiency and reliability. Manufacturing organizations invest heavily in tooling and infrastructure to automate production lines and reap great cost savings. For certain software applications and technologies, the software development process can be optimized if it is thought of and run like a manufacturing process. With a focused tools group made up of architects, engineers, and technicians, you can build a software product line for your applications. Find out from Thomas Tyler what a software production line looks like and how it supports geographically distributed development teams with highly automated workflows. Learn to implement a concurrent development process with a flexible project management infrastructure that delivers more functionality per unit time.
� The tools and supporting infrastructure of a software production line
• How to construct a software production line that enables concurrent development
• The business case to justify investment in software production lines |
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