CMMI v1.3 is here! Download it here for free!

Dear Readers,

The new version of the CMMI, v1.3, has been released and is available for use!  Download it today at: http://www.broadswordsolutions.com/

Version 1.3 has several changes that will impact you.  We will be posting a Delta document in the next few days as we perform the analysis.

What you need to know about CMMI v1.3

Our friends at the SEI are sponsoring a Webinar on "what you need to know about CMMI v1.3.  This new version of the CMMI is coming out in November, so log on and learn some stuff.

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Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT Cost: Free About the Webinar In this webinar, Eileen Forrester will discuss the release of CMMI V1.3. All three CMMI models, CMMI-ACQ, CMMI-DEV, and CMMI-SVC, will be released as technical reports on November 1. A series of other products, such as training, SCAMPI upgrades, revised books, and improved certification procedures will be launched month by month throughout 2011. Attend this webinar to get an understanding of what's available (and when) to support your effective use of CMMI V1.3. Learn about sunsetting of V1.2, reviewing the changes to the SCAMPI method, qualifying for the appraiser and instructor roles, and available upgrade training. We will also be seeking your questions and input. In addition, Forrester will describe additional plans for CMMI-SVC in the coming year, and opportunities for you to participate. About the Speaker Eileen Forrester is the manager of the CMMI for Services program at the Software Engineering Institute, and the lead author of the Addison Wesley book, CMMI for Services, Guidelines for Superior Service. She was the co-chair of the International Process Research Consortium and the editor of the IPRC Process Research Framework. Forrester is the developer of TransPlant, a transition-planning process, and her current research area is in process-oriented approaches to service delivery, technology change, risk management, and emergent system types. These approaches include GAIT, the CMMI for Services, OCTAVE, MDA, and multi-model improvement approaches. She has more than 30 years of experience in technology transition, strategic planning, process improvement, communication planning, and managing product, service, and non-profit organizations.   After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat here. Please feel free to pass along this invitation to your colleagues.

Broadsword to offer new CMMI+Scrum for those wanting the benefits of both!

For all those agilistas that are struggling with CMMI - or you CMMI fans who are considering adopting Scrum, Broadsword will be releasing a CMMI+Scrum workshop in early 2011.

This two day workshop will focus on the components of both CMMI and Scrum, and will provide integrated, hands-on exercises and case studies to help get immediate value out of both.

For more information contact training@broadswordsolutions.com

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BSC Welcomes some new clients to the family

Broadsword welcomes Compuware Corporation (Detroit) and Pi Shurlok (Plymouth) to the BSC CMMI Family!  Compuware is a global IT services company, and Pi Shurlok designs and manufactures electronics equipment for the automotive industry.

With all of the travelling we have all been doing in the last two years it's nice to be working more in Detroit again.  These two new clients will join LG's Compact Power, Teradyne, and Johnson Controls to round-out our Detroit area business (making our consultants very happy).

New look for "Ask the CMMI Appraiser"

We're released a newly redesigned "Ask The CMMI Appraiser."  I hope you like the new look!

We're committed to giving you useful, entertaining, and AD-FREE information about CMMI and process improvement.  Click on over to www.asktheCMMIAppraiser.com.

Thanks for reading!

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SEI Announces new fees for CMMI Product Line

The SEI announced today new rates for its CMMI License Fees.

The following fees are increased:

- CMMI Instructor Support Fee
- Introduction to CMMI Attendee License Fee
- SCAMPI per-Appraisal Fee

The SEI tells us we can pass these on to our clients.  Nice.  I'm glad no one has to worry about it.

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CMMI Version 1.3 to be released in November

We're fresh from our trip to Las Vegas to learn all about CMMI version 1.3.  The new and improved version will be released in November 2010, the new book will be out in March 2011, and CMMI v1.2 will be sunset in November 2011.

What does this mean for you?

- if you took the CMMI v1.2 class you'll need to take the v1.3 upgrade training course offered by the SEI online, or take it from an SEI Partner that is offering the course.

- If you're planning an appraisal for late 2011 you should be looking at CMMI v1.3 now so you understand the differences.

If you're going to be on a SCAMPI Appraisal team (and especially if you've done it in the past) you'll need to take the new SCAMPI v1.3 Team Training class.

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Broadsword to offer Process Architecture Workshop

Due to intense demand (and need!) Broadsword is now offering a 2-day intensive Workshop to assist clients in designing, developing, and deploying an effective Process Architecture.

A Process Architecture provides companies with the building blocks and foundation they need to successfully benefit from a continuous improvement program using the CMMI.

Broadsword also offers workshops for Measurement, Complex Decision Making, and Process Quality. These workshops are designed to bring together the appropriate stakeholders in a 2-day facilitated environment to quickly develop and effective process that would typically take weeks or months to develop.

Broadsword to close out busy 2010

Dear Readers,

Thanks to you, Broadsword had the best year ever with numerous consulting, appraisal, and training engagements.

So far we've delivered eight "Introduction to CMMI" training classes, and a large number of SCAMPI A, B, and C Appraisals.

But what we do the most, and what we love to do the most, is our process improvement consulting using our "AgileCMMI" methodology.

We recently welcomed Laura Adkins, the latest addition to our team! She'll be helping out with our nationwide training tour, as well as serving clients as a CMMI and Process Improvement Consultant.