- Dr. Richard Frost
Global Director, Systems Process and Program Management
General Motors Corporation
SEPG Conference - March, 2008
CMMI ACQUISITION MODEL (CMMI CMMI ACQUISITION MODEL (CMMI-
- ACQ):
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CMMI ACQUISITION MODEL (CMMI- -ACQ): ACQ): CMMI ACQUISITION MODEL (CMMI DRIVING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT DRIVING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SEPG Conference - March, 2008 Dr. Richard Frost Global Director, Systems Process and Program Management General
Global Director, Systems Process and Program Management
General Motors Corporation
SEPG Conference - March, 2008
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IT IT Supplier Supplier
First Generation 1984-1996 First Generation 1984-1996 Second Generation 1996-2003 Second Generation 1996-2003 Third Generation 2003→ Third Generation 2003→
IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT Supplier
Common E nterprise Management Processes Common Common E nterprise E nterprise Management Management Processes Processes
IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT IT Supplier Supplier IT Supplier IT Supplier
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rd generation out
$2.13 Trillion $1.55 Trillion
* Source: Forrester
Trillions of $US
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CMMI Model Framework (CMF) CMMI Model Framework (CMF) 16 Project, Organizational, and Support Process Areas S
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m e n t A c q u i s i t i
R e q u i r e m e n t s D e v e l
m e n t Acquisition Technical Management A g r e e m e n t M a n a g e m e n t A c q u i s i t i
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CMMI Model Framework (CMF) Project Management Standardized Work Processes Enterprise & Domain Integration Contracting (GSCs & ITSRs) I n t e g r a t e d P r
e c t P l a n n i n g R e q u i r e m e n t s & P r
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CMMI Model Framework (CMF) Project Management Standardized Work Processes Enterprise & Domain Integration Contracting (GSCs & ITSRs) I n t e g r a t e d P r
e c t P l a n n i n g Requirements & Prototypes Architecture A c c e p t a n c e C r i t e r i a Peer Reviews
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Acquisition & Project Planning Define Req. & High-Level Solution Supplier Evaluation & Selection System Acceptance Project Oversight / Supplier Management Transition Mgmt
General Motors Supplier
Plan Design Integrate & Test Develop Deliver & Maintain
Business Need Solution
Acquirer & Supplier Contractual Touch Points: Deliverables and M Acquirer & Supplier Contractual Touch Points: Deliverables and Metrics etrics Acquirer & Supplier Contractual Touch Points: Deliverables and M Acquirer & Supplier Contractual Touch Points: Deliverables and Metrics etrics
– Build core competencies in retained processes – Keep process lean:
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Project Management Architecture Requirements Supplier Alignment
Key Lessons
Acquirer ownership of requirements is essential
– Relationship with customer/user – Continuity between projects
Requirements are tightly linked to contracts
– Tension within teams if requirements
are poor quality
– Suppliers can take advantage of
loose requirements Acquirer must be skilled in requirements engineering
Actions
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Supplier Alignment
Key Lessons
Acquirer must retain ownership of architecture
– Determines technical strategy – Assure consistency – Assure ‘Best Interest’ of Acquirer
Architectural philosophy varies within supplier base
– Variation at company and personal
level Technical and architectural standards eliminate noise
– Hurdle should be very high for
deviations
Actions
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Key Lessons
Acquisition PM is a different mindset than development
– PM’s shift from “doing” to “managing”,
retain accountability
– Acquisition PM must integrate with
supplier PM
– Clear acceptance and quality measures
are critical
Relationship with customer is critical
– PM is the key customer advocate in the
project
Contract support of PM is critical
Actions
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Project Management
Key Lessons
Define the process for the
suppliers Focus delivery process on acquirer core competencies Don’t prescribe the supplier’s methodology Supplier teams integrate at different speeds and require a variety of support mechanisms (e.g., training)
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Requirements
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Through partnership with the SEI, DoD, Suppliers and others, the CMMI CMMI-
ACQ provides a model for being a great customer
The best practices encompassed in the CMMI-
ACQ drive quality throughout the IT acquisition process throughout the IT acquisition process
General Motors was the first commercial enterprise to be appraised ed utilizing the CMMI utilizing the CMMI-
ACQ
GM recognizes it must excel in Requirements, Architecture, and Project Management to be a successful Acquirer and Customer Project Management to be a successful Acquirer and Customer
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