Many companies wishing to improve their software development processes are not sure where to start or what to improve.

The REACH programme will provide an opportunity for a number of organisations to work together to leverage each other’s strengths and to prioritise and improve areas of their software development processes which will be the most beneficial. The programme is based on the CMMI® but would be suitable for an organisation wishing to improve their software development approach regardless of which framework is used.

The REACH Cluster will take a group of companies through the following:

10 Training Days at the CSE including:

• Principles of SPI.
• Process Areas of the CMMI® model.
• How to achieve the cultural change necessary to make your project a success.
• Importance of the correct improvement infrastructure.
• How to manage the implementation to ensure you achieve your desired goals.

The Cluster will be a mix of training at CSE and mentoring on site. Each participating organisation will be requested to undertake a suitable project to which the concepts learned throughout the programme may be applied.

A Mentor will also assist the companies with:

• A mini assessment using the CMMI® model in order to identify the most cost beneficial area of improvement.
• Preparation of a realistic project plan for the improvement project selected.
• The implementation of the project.
  

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REACH consists of a series of 10 workshops aimed at developing a champion within each organisation with the necessary skills to implement a successful software process improvement programme. At each workshop, a separate key topic will be addressed including:

• The cultural issues of implementing process improvement
• Project Planning and Tracking
• Requirements Management
• Configuration Management
• Process & Product Quality Assurance
• Supplier Agreement Management
• Measurement and Analysis

The training will be supplemented by a mini assessment and individual mentoring support to assist delegates in the implementation of an SPI programme which meets their business goals.

There will be a FREE briefing session at CSE. This briefing will give an overview of the REACH Programme.

It will also give you the opportunity to clarify any questions you may have about the Programme.

By the end of the briefing attendees will:

• Have an overview of the Programme and the benefits it will provide to their Organisation and them personally.
• Understand the structure of the Programme

Agenda

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