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In the following chapters, we address this challenge through multiple case
studies, each with its own specific challenges. In the case study in the next
two chapters on BOND you will learn about specific techniques that worked
to help maintain a successful Agile culture while adding the CMMI compli-
ant processes necessary to achieve a full formal staged CMMI level 3.
3.25 Summary: How CMMI Helps Agile
The following table provides a summary of how CMMI areas discussed in
this chapter help Agile.
CMMI Area
How It Helps Agile
QPM, SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses
Helps us understand “what” practices
to Statistically Manage
we must follow to achieve continuous
CAR, SP 1.1 Select Data for Analysis,
improvement
SP 2.1 Implement Action
3.26 Summary: How Agile Helps CMMI
The following table provides a summary of how Agile approaches discussed
in this chapter help the CMMI.
Agile Approach
How It Helps CMMI
Simplicity (e.g., identify handful of
Helps us implement (“how-to”) MA PA
keys to business)
and QPM PA effectively by collecting
the right data needed to support better
decisions
Small empowered teams, rapid action,
Helps us implement QPM and CAR
select subprocess threads that cross
PA s e f fe c t i v e l y a n d e f f i c i e n t l y t o p r o v i d e
organizational boundaries
real rapid payback to the organization
