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By identifying relevant stakeholders for activities that crossed all of the
CMMI Process Areas through a single matrix, we were able to bring a needed
focus to this area of weakness. We used the matrix to train people in the
expectations with respect to relevant stakeholder involvement. An example
of a relevant stakeholder matrix can be found in Chapter 5. A relevant stake-
holder matrix could be invoked through a common organizational process
that is used to remind project personnel to use the matrix in determining
who to involve in various project activities.
Why Do I Need Training If I Hire Good People?
The purpose of the Organizational Training (OT) process area in the CMMI
model is to:
Develop the skills and knowledge of people so they can perform their roles
effectively and efficiently.
In most of the Agile organizations I am asked to help—and this was true at
NANO—there is usually very little formal training prior to a CMMI effort.
At NANO, one of the senior leaders told me they were very careful about the
people they brought into the organization and didn't hire people if they
didn't already have the skills needed to do the job.
Often I find leaders in small growing Agile organizations believe if they are
careful whom they hire, an internal training program is not necessary. This
topic is discussed further in the following paragraphs.
6.19 Maintaining a Successful Agile Culture as You Grow
Requires Training
What is missed with the “I hire people with the skills needed” approach is
that people can't bring with them how things work inside your organization
when you hire them from outside your organization. This includes how peo-
ple are expected to carry out the processes they are responsible to follow,
which includes who they need to involve and when they need to involve
them. This type of training is
unique
to each organization.
MYTH
If I make sure I hire people with the right skills, I don't need to pro-
vide additional training.
