CMMI for Development: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, Third Edition

Chapter 6. Essays and Case Studies

For the third edition of this book, we asked contributors to write short case studies and essays instead of one large case study. The case studies are an excellent mix of experiences involving a variety of organizations and contexts.

Case Studies

The following three case studies each have a unique perspective on using CMMI for Development. The first focuses on how to use the model to achieve maturity level 2 and describes the lessons learned when a process improvement project can change course to achieve its objectives. The second case study follows the experience of an organization that uses CMMI over a long period of time and the competitive advantages it enjoys. The third describes and final case study describes ...