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SUITE Click to add text SEM Implementation Process Training
From Vision to Action Today’s Topics Ø SUITE Phase 1: Where We’ve Been Ø SUITE Phase 2: Where we are Now Ø Roll out of the process Ø Provide overall understanding of the SEM (Systems Engineering Methodology) Ø Detailed training as Applications are selected Ø SUITE Phase 3: Where We’re Going State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 2 2
From Vision to Action Communication & Training Ø Tech. Talk and Staff meetings Ø Awareness Presentations Ø Process Training Ø Detailed Template Training Ø Provided when needed Ø Assures standardized approach Ø Templates are easy to complete/modify! State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 3 3
From Vision to Action Useful Acronyms w SUITE = State Unified Information Technology Environment w SEM = Systems Engineering Methodology w CMMI = Capability Maturity Model Integrated w CMMI Level 3 = Maturity Level that is characterized by defined processes w SEI = Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University w PMM= Project Management Methodology State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 4 4
From Vision to Action Long Range Vision: CMMI Level 3 State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 5 5
From Vision to Action CMMI Benefits CMMI Provides: Guidance for efficient, effective improvement across multiple process disciplines in an organization Ø A common language and a shared vision Ø Collection of best practices Ø A way to define what improvement means for an organization Ø Roadmap for process improvement www. sei. cmu. edu/cmmi State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 6 6
From Vision to Action CMMI Performance Measures Based on SEI Research with 35 different organizations* Performance Category Median Improvement Cost 34% Schedule 50% Productivity 61% Quality 48% Customer Satisfaction 14% Return on Investment 4: 1 *Private Sector Experience State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 7 7
From Vision to Action Purpose of SUITE Provide an integrated CMMI Level 3 compliant systems development framework that encompasses: Ø Process Management Ø Project Management – Already rolled out Ø Systems Engineering Ø Support Processes State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 8 8
From Vision to Action Integration with Project Management Processes Ø What is a PMO § Single area § Matrixed § Developing Ø Coordination with Release Planning process Ø Release Schedules reflect SEM stages Ø Ability to validate SEM usage Ø Gather Process SEM metrics State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 9 9
From Vision to Action Useful SEM Terms w w w w SEM – Systems Engineering Methodology Stages and Stage Exits Templates and Checklists Process Guides Touch Points SEM Express Inputs/Outputs – Items used and products developed State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 10 10
From Vision to Action Everyone needs to know the answer to four questions 1. What is SEM all about? § A standardized approach to development to assure we design, deliver and maintain applications that meet clients expectations § Michigan/1 for Application Development State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 11 11
From Vision to Action Everyone needs to know the answer to four questions 2. Why is MDIT doing it? § Develop more reliable, cost-effective, computer- based solutions while making efficient use of resources. § Improve coordination between functional areas across MDIT State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 12 12
From Vision to Action Everyone needs to know the answer to four questions 3. When will it happen § Wave one implementation begins in March State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 13 13
From Vision to Action 4. How will it affect me, my job, & my career? Ø Clients & managers will have better ways to manage and track projects. Ø Employees will have more standard ways to do their work. Ø More up-front effort results in higher quality delivered to production. Ø Increased interaction and coordination between DIT and agency staff will deliver solutions that meet client expectations. Ø Improved coordination will speed project implementation. State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 14 14
From Vision to Action Interaction with SEM State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 16 16
From Vision to Action State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 17 17
From Vision to Action First Stage: Initiation and Planning w w w w Description Inputs High Level Activities Touch. Points Outputs Review Process References Bibliography Standard areas for each Stage State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 18 18
From Vision to Action Second Stage: Requirements Definition w w w w Description Inputs High Level Activities Touch. Points Outputs Review Process References Bibliography State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 19 19
From Vision to Action Requirements Stage Outputs Deliverables (Templates) w Requirements Specification Package w Requirements Traceability Matrix w Security Plan Updates w Maintenance Plan Updates w Software Configuration Management Plan Updates w Solution Assessment Completion w IS Services Request w Requirements Management Checklist State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 20 20
From Vision to Action Requirements Stage Outputs Requirements Specifications State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 21 21
From Vision to Action Requirements Stage Outputs Requirements Specifications Sample State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 22 22
From Vision to Action Requirements w w w w Description Inputs High Level Activities Touch. Points Outputs Review Process References Bibliography State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 23 23
From Vision to Action Requirements Stage Review Process Outputs w Structured Walkthrough § Formalized Peer Review § Walk through each requirement § Review for content, clarity and completeness w Stage Exit § Formal Signoff of Requirements Definition Stage § Involves both MDIT and Client Sponsors State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 24 24
From Vision to Action Requirement Stage Review Process Outputs Stage Exit Sample State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 25 25
From Vision to Action SEM Implementation Began March 2007 State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 26 26
From Vision to Action Wave Strategy for Implementation Ø First Wave identifies at least one application or project per CSD Ø Waves 2 (using SEM Express) and 3 (using SEM Systems Maintenance Guide) add more applications until all areas are using the SEM Ø IO/Core Team –Local SEM Champion(s) to support the strategy State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 27 27
From Vision to Action How do I learn more? Ø Tech. Talk and Staff meetings Ø Awareness Presentations Ø Process Training Ø Detailed Template Training Ø As you implement where do you go for questions Ø Your Manager Ø Local IO Core team and SEM Champion(s) Ø Michigan. gov/SUITE State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 28 28
From Vision to Action How Can You Help Ø Embrace the Systems Engineering Methodology Ø Help identify areas to improve Ø Use this process to improve the quality of your work Ø Champion this process with the clients and others Ø Provide support to other staff and client as needed State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 29 29
From Vision to Action Today’s SUITE Process Training w w w w Communication and Training CMMI Systems Engineering Methodology Approach SEM Overview and Stages Templates and Process Guides Our implementation strategy Where to go to find out more State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 30 30
From Vision to Action Questions ? ? ? State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 31 31
From Vision to Action Handouts? w w w w Process Overview Chart Template and completed template Web Structure info – michigan. gov/suite Touchpoint handout Who is involved Communication matrix Bring a SEM book as prop &/or for reveiw Email presentations after session AND link State of Michigan • Department of Information Technology 32 32