Accelerating Process Improvement Using Agile Techniques

Deb Jacobs

366 pages, parution le 09/01/2006

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Résumé

Accelerating Process Improvement Using Agile Techniques explains how agile programming is applied to standard process improvement. By applying agile techniques, IT organizations can speed up process improvement initiatives, minimize the resources these initiatives require, and maximize the benefits of process improvement. The book details step-by-step how to implement the- Accelerating Process Improvement Methodology (APIM) and how to integrate APIM with various standard process improvement models and methodologies, including the ISO 9000 series, SPICE, TQM, SPIRE, PMBOK, and CMM/CMMI. Agile process improvement enables organizations to rapidly set strategic goals, meet a greater percentage of user requirements, and realize a quicker return on investment.

Features:

Introduces an agile methodology applicable to any process improvement model or methodology
Lists key success criteria related to management commitment, organizational adaptability, project management style, and more
Discusses various process improvement models and methodologies including the ISO 9000 series, SPICE, TQM, SPIRE, PMBOK, and CMM/CMMI
Explains the Accelerating Process Improvement Methodology (APIM) and its relationship to Agile Programming
Explores implementing agile process improvement, including staffing, executive management, and tools and strategies that promote organizational process improvement
Features companion on-line process and assessment toolkit available for downloading by readers

Sommaire

Preface
About the Author
Introduction
Accelerating Process Improvement Methodology (APIM) Introduction
Implementing APIM
Accelerating Process Improvement Methodology Toolkit
References
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Auerbach
Auteur(s)	Deb Jacobs
Parution	09/01/2006
Nb. de pages	366
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	678g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780849337963
ISBN13	978-0-8493-3796-3