Managing a product development effort is a huge challenge. One of the enablers for project success is robust systems engineering and project management processes, using proven industry best practices. Unfortunately, in these tough economic times, we are consistent asked to "lean" our processes, to make them more affordable. Are there meaningful ways to achieve both objectives? This presentation will summarize tools and tips for rightsizing your process through tailoring. The talk will summarize the main principles behind process, and will present effective approaches for reducing the bureaucracy, while retaining the discipline elements which assure consistent performance. Consideration will be given to maintaining certification with leading quality standards while reducing cost and schedule.
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Set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook v. 3.2.2
Sequence of interdependent and linked procedures which, at every stage, consume one or more resources (employee time, energy, machines, money) to convert inputs (data, material, parts, etc.) into outputs. These outputs then serve as inputs for the next stage until a known goal or end result is reached.
Policies identify what must happen Process descriptions and procedures describe the steps to be performed Plans describe how the process is instantiated
What Might Be Included in a Plan?CMMI GP 2.2 Plan the ProcessEstablish and maintain the plan for performing the process.The plan for performing the process typically includes the following: Process description Standards and requirements for the work products and services of the process Specific objectives for the execution of the process and its results (e.g., quality, time scale, cycle
time, use of resources) Dependencies among the activities, work products, and services of the process Resources (e.g., funding, people, tools) needed to perform the process Assignment of responsibility and authority Training needed for performing and supporting the process Work products to be controlled and the level of control to be applied Measurement requirements to provide insight into the execution of the process, its work
products, and its services Involvement of relevant stakeholders Activities for monitoring and controlling the process Objective evaluation activities of the process Management review activities for the process and the work products
What Might Be Included in a Process Description?CMMI GP 3.1 Establish a Defined Process Establish and maintain the description of a defined process. Examples of critical attributes include the following: Process roles Applicable standards Applicable procedures, methods, tools, and resources Process performance objectives Entry criteria Inputs Verification points (e.g., peer reviews) Outputs Interfaces Exit criteria Product and process measures