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• Apr 15,2010
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The use of standards and processes

To benefit from the use of implementation of standards and processes, you have to constantly monitor that everything is done according to the established arrangements, and you get exactly the result which is planned. All that is not regularly used, sooner or later cease to exist. It is the law of human behavior.

Integrated model of process maturity of software (CMMI – Capability Maturity Model Integration) is implementing this with audits (CMMI defines audit as a form of quality assurance, because the model testing process, not a product). When using flexible (Agile) techniques, for example, Extreme Programming or SCRUM, for the purpose of hiring an instructor. No matter how the test itself and how you have a call – all this brings only a qualitative advantage.

If you encounter a situation where the accepted standard or process is ignored, it is necessary to find out why this is so because the reasons may be completely different. For example:

• People simply forgot to use any standard or process. Remind him
• People just do not know about the existence of a standard or process or do not know exactly how to use it. Improve communication in a team or be trained
• Standard or process is not suited for this task. Or adapt the process itself, or try to find an alternative way
• Standard or process has been ineffective or too "cumbersome" for this situation. Simplify it so that it meet the needs of the project.

Each violation of a standard or a process – it is an opportunity to learn and improve to match the needs of the team.

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