I guess it’s about time for me to jump into the deep water. With this post, I will begin the discussion of what to my mind are key differences between CMMI and Six Sigma. In fairness to both approaches, I’ll probably take a few posts to discuss the differences that I feel are crucial to characterizing each approach/ method. Let me start by saying, obviously, there are differences. The mere fact that both approaches and...

As I implied in my previous blog posting, this series might ramble a bit. For those of you who are hoping for a stream of articles involving mathematical techniques emphasizing those wonderful Six Sigma tools, this first posting is likely to be disappointing, as will many that follow. I guess I should note, it is my opinion that both CMMI and SixSigma efforts primarily involve human change, and human change is more about people and...

I intend to explore this theme in a series of several posts. I am not quite certain how many posts or how long I will write on the topic.  I think the subject might be one of those without an end. So in the spirit of improved relevancy I encourage you, if you have specific queries or concerns you would like me to address as I discuss this topic, to please leave a comment, drop an email or otherwise contact me with your question(s). ...

Endless documentation? PMP’s without plans? Perhaps it is the linear thinkers in the CMMI world that cause people to think like this tweeter. My patience with #CMMI zealots has finally run out…stop wasting my time with your endless documentation requests! When I read this tweet I thought: “Who exactly makes endless CMMI documentation requests anyway?” There is nothing within the CMMI or any related standard that says...

We are coming out of our shell… Judah & I have decided to become a bit more active in the online community.  Effective immediately, we will begin using our “bully pulpit” (this site) to BLOG on a regular basis (about 4 times per month). It is our plan to offer our thoughts, observations, and opinions on the process improvement world here.  Should you have a particular topic that you’d like us to discuss online,...