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). ...

PEP, Inc. is pleased to announce that Judah Mogilensky is among the first individuals certified by the SEI to teach the new 3-day Introduction to CMMI for Services course. In addition both Judah and his partner Mark Rabideau are authorized to teach the one-day CMMI for Services supplement intended for people who are interested in the Services model and who have already completed the Introduction to CMMI for Development course. PEP partners...

Many organizations have looked at the original CMMI for Development model, and wished that it was applicable to more than just the design and development of products and systems.  They hoped to share in the widespread success organizations have had using the model in improving their productivity, predictability, and delivered quality. However their business involved service delivery rather than products creation and the CMMI was not for...

Effective 11/17/08, the SEI announced that they are performing audits of all CMMI High Maturity appraisals. They also announced and published the criteria being used for the High Maturity Audits. They note that the criteria in no way limit the application of the model or its intent or judgments made during an appraisal, nor do they relieve the organization from fully implementing the model. Click this link if you wish to read the full...

As of 20 March 2009, both Judah Mogilensky and Mark Rabideau have been certified by the SEI (Software Engineering Institute) as High Maturity SCAMPI Lead Appraisers (HMLA) for CMMI for Development. This role now appears under Process Enhancement Partners listing on the SEI Partner Directory. To quote the SEI: SEI-Certified SCAMPI High Maturity Lead Appraisers (SCAMPI HM LAs) lead trained teams of professionals in the appraisal[...] ...