Six Sigma and CMMI Collection
• Collection
Publisher
Software Engineering Institute
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Abstract
CMMI is used to create an organizational process infrastructure by addressing particular domains, such as software and systems engineering. Six Sigma is a top-down initiative that cuts across the entire enterprise, including areas such as engineering, sales, marketing, and research.
Six Sigma is intended to be implemented by focusing on problems and opportunities, often with narrow scopes, that will yield significant business benefits. It focuses on the performance of processes and practices as implemented rather than checking for compliance against a definition or model. While these two improvement initiatives are different by design, they are interdependent in their use.
The documents listed below provide guidance and examples for the joint use of Six Sigma and CMMI or relate to high-maturity methods and process performance models.
Six Sigma / CMMI Courses
SEMA has developed the following courses to help you better design products and process and improve your process performance.
Collection Items
Relationships Between CMMI and Six Sigma
• Technical Note
By Jeannine Siviy, Mary Lynn Penn, Erin Harper
This 2005 report focuses on the joint use of two popular improvement initiatives: Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and Six Sigma.
ReadSoftware Design-for-Six Sigma (SDFSS) and SEI Technologies Meet!
• Presentation
By Robert W. Stoddard
This presentation was delivered at the 2007 European Conference, held from June 11-14, 2007.
Learn MoreAchieving Success via Multi-Model Process Improvement: SEPG 2007
• Presentation
By Mary Lynn Penn, Jeannine Siviy, Robert W. Stoddard
This presentation provides information on multi-model process improvement.
Learn MoreBridging the Gap Between CMMI and Six Sigma Training: An Overview and Case Study of Performance-Driven Process Analysis
• Presentation
By Dave Hallowell (Six Sigma Advantage), Jeannine Siviy
This SEI presentation on bridging the gap between CMMI and Six Sigma training was delivered by Dave Hallowell and Jeannine Siviy in September 2005.
Learn MoreUsing Six Sigma to Accelerate CMMI Adoption (and Vice Versa)
• Presentation
By Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This presentation on using Six Sigma to accelerate CMMI adoption (and vice versa) was delivered in March 2005 by Rick Hefner of Northrop Grumman Information Technology.
Learn MoreUsing Six Sigma to Accelerate the Adoption of CMMI for Optimal Results
• Presentation
By Jeannine Siviy
This presentation shares findings from a project that explores a nontraditional but relevant view of Six Sigma.
Learn MoreIntegrating CMMI and Six Sigma in Software and Systems Engineering
• Presentation
By Jeannine Siviy
This presentation was delivered by M. Lynn Penn and Jeannine Siviy in September 2005.
Learn MoreCMMI High Maturity Measurement and Analysis Workshop Report: March 2008
• Technical Note
By Robert W. Stoddard, Dennis Goldenson, David Zubrow, Erin Harper
This report outlines a 2008 workshop, in which leaders discussed high maturity practices and how to sustain momentum for improvement.
ReadA Practitioner View of CMMI Process Performance Models
• Presentation
By Robert W. Stoddard
This presentation is a half-day tutorial presented at North America SEPG.
Learn MoreExactly What are Process Performance Models in the CMMI?
• Presentation
By Robert W. Stoddard, Ben Linders, Millee Sapp (Warner Robins Air Logistics Center)
This presentation was delivered at the European SEPG 2007, held from June 11-14, 2007.
Learn MoreUse and Organizational Effects of Measurement and Analysis in High Maturity Organizations: Results from the 2008 SEI State of Measurement and Analysis Practice Surveys
• Technical Report
By Dennis Goldenson, James McCurley, Robert W. Stoddard
This report contains results from a survey of high maturity organizations conducted by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in 2008. The questions center on the use of process performance modeling …
ReadMeasuring the Software Process: Statistical Process Control for Software Process Improvement
• Book
By Anita Carleton, William A. Florac
This book shows how to use measurement to manage and improve software processes within an organization in order to achieve both business and technical goals.
ReadPlease note that current and future CMMI research, training, and information has been transitioned to the CMMI Institute, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University.