Conducting Meetings

Training for PI Members

Train the EPG in the three-day Introduction to CMMI, Process Improvement Planning, and the SCAMPI method. Before starting each PAT, get training in the process area or area the PAT is to focus on. Initial training for the rest of the organization can consist of receiving an overview of the CMMI. Be prepared for questions. If there are no questions, either the audience does not understand your presentation, they do not care about your presentation, or they care very much but feel that they are being dragged into this effort and have no voice.

To avoid such a scenario, have a well-respected member of your EPG give an overview of why they have started doing PI, what the organization can expect the EPG to do, why it is important, and what the organization (each individual) needs to do to support this effort. And concentrate on WIFM What's In It For Me? Make sure to relate the benefits to something relevant for the people in your organization. Setting up a common drive where the staff can view what is being written, and share information as it is being written, will also aid in making individuals feel that they are part of this process.