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* This chapter is focused on using the SCAMPI A appraisal with the CMMI as a reference
model. SCAMPI A is also being used with other reference models, for example, the People
CMM.
298 n Interpreting the CMMI
our Perspecti e
This chapter summarizes most of the concepts in the MDD, which is a long and
complicated document of 242 pages. We cannot possibly discuss all of the different
interpretations and decisions that must be made when deciding when, how, and
why to conduct a SCAMPI in this chapter. (Maybe that can be our next book.)
So, we took the approach that this SCAMPI A is being conducted by an organization
that needs a level rating to determine where the organization is relative to its
process improvement efforts, and to advertise its level rating for further contractaward
consideration. The SCAMPI A is being sponsored by and paid for by the
organization. This SCAMPI A is conducted by a trained Lead Appraiser external to
the organization being appraised, with an Appraisal Team consisting of members
from that organization.
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