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2.3.1 The Impact of CMMI Maturity on Innovation
Author(s) -
Walden David D.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2002.tb02505.x
Subject(s) - capability maturity model integration , maturity (psychological) , capability maturity model , leancmmi , process management , process (computing) , product (mathematics) , business , computer science , software , software development process , software development , mathematics , operating system , geometry , psychology , developmental psychology
This paper analyzes the impact that increased process maturity has on innovation. The Process Areas (PAs) and Generic Practices (GPs) of the Capability Maturity Model Integration for Systems Engineering / Software Engineering / Integrated Product and Product Development / Supplier Sourcing (CMMI‐SE/SW/IPPD/SS) were each individually assessed for their impact against six key characteristics associated with innovation. The analyses suggest that, on balance, increasing an organization's process maturity in the areas covered by the CMMI has a positive effect on the ability to innovate. Most PAs are either neutral to or have a positive influence on innovation. A few PAs have a negative influence on innovation. The results of this analysis are consistent with a similar analysis that used the EIA/IS‐731 Systems Engineering Capability Model (SECM).