Measurement series

Software Measurement: Parts 1 - 5

Is your organization managing by fact or instead managing by "gut" or "hip shooting"?  Are you collecting what is easy, rather than what is needed?  Does management support you? Is measurement data actually used to make process improvements?  Is your measurement program universally respected? Do you have a measurement team?

Find out what it takes to brush these problems aside, not simply with quick fixes and corrections, but also with the thoroughness that only comes with a great process connected to world-class concepts.

This five-part series describes not only measurement concepts, but also a complete process for its use, including deployment in the IT industry and other industries.

Part 1 shows why a measurement program is needed, and why they often fail. QAI's implementation approach is described. Four Critical Success Factors are described for a successful measurement program, together with a "maturity model" approach showing 5 levels of measurement culture.  

Part 2 describes basic measurement concepts, including reasons, purpose, definitions, and principles.  Differences between measures and metrics, baselines and benchmarks, and contributors and results are explained. Tests are described showing how effective measures are, coupled with examples, assessment models, cost of quality, measurement chains, and a process for defect management.

Part 3 uses a Kiviat chart to identify your organization's readiness for a measurement program.  Each attendee will complete the chart for this self-assessment. Prerequisites for a good program are discussed, including policy, responsibilities, level, measures, defects, and readiness.

Part 4 describes how to utilize a 5-step measurement process. These steps include defining the results, defining the contributors, documenting the relationships, defining the measurement points, and collecting and reporting the data.

Part 5 shows how to use measurement data to make decisions, including process inputs, toolbox, and workbench.  Worksheets assist in this process.

A five task process for measurement deployment is discussed, including program piloting, marketing, user training, implementation, and management by fact.

Conducted:
Wed. January 14,  2009
Wed. February 4,  2009
Wed. March 4,  2009
Wed. April 1,  2009
Wed. May 6, 2009

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   1. Importance and Approach                    To order, click here.
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   5. Decisions and Deployment                  To order, click here. 

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Parts 1 thru 5, Measurement

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