PSM
Presentation -- July, 2002
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Key Considerations
lJust maintaining a
CMM/CMMI level requires investment
lBenefits
result from operating at an improved level of maturity, not from just getting there
lSome benefits may not
be financial, but can still can be “valued”
lWeaknesses at lower
levels of maturity increase risk and cost
of achieving higher levels of maturity
lAttractiveness of
alternatives depends on actions of current
and potential competitors and customers
lCosts and benefits must
be determined separately for each
scenario