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This type of tailoring or use of criteria can only happen if the culture,
processes, and training in the organization supports it. Refer to Figure 10-2.
Ta i l o r i n g B a s e d o n
Unique Needs
Consistent
Performance
Use of Criteria to Aid
Project-Unique Decisions
Figure 10-2
Key Aids to More Consistent Performance
However, on the other side, please keep in mind the following caution:
CAUTION
Any organization that moves in an “Agile” direction by supporting continual
“small adjustments” must be aware of the potential consequences if its
workforce doesn't have the necessary skills and maturity to use criteria and
tailoring appropriately.
LESSON 3
Ta i l o r i n g y o u r p r o c e s s e s a n d t h e u s e o f c r i t e r i a p r o v i d e y o u r b e s t o p p o r t u -
nities to gain cost and schedule efficiencies and are supported through the
CMMI model. Furthermore, they are both consistent with Agile approaches.
10.8 Conclusion
The guidance in the CMMI topic under tailoring refers to the
“
balancing act”
of consistency and project unique needs. Another tip under Organizational
Process Definition (OPD) in the CMMI states:
Finding this balance usually takes time as the organization gains experience
from using these assets.
Consider the following thought as you look to determine the right balance of
consistency and uniqueness for your organization.
