SCRUMMI: a management process based on agile and Scrum adhering to CMMI / SCRUMMI : um processo de gestão ágil baseado no SCRUM e aderente ao CMMI

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2009

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Nowadays, organizations have employed substantial efforts in processes improvement based on quality models, such as CMMI. Additionally, these organizations have shown a growing interest in the adoption of agile methods, focusing on increasing their productivity. Based on the assumption that it is possible to combine agility with discipline, this research initially embraced the challenge of analyzing the adherence of Scrum to CMMI practices, specifically with Project Management processes. This work contemplated a quantitative research to investigate the real interest of the Brazilian organizations in adopting agile practices and CMMI in the management of their projects. The research results were used as basis to the definition of an agile management process, called Scrummi, built from an extension of the Scrum to be compliant with the CMMI project management process areas. Scrummi is a simple but complete management process, which can be extended and tailored to support a variety of projects, being relevant to organizations that aim to adopt an agile project management methodology compatible with CMMI practices. The process documented in this research was used in a real software development project in a Brazilian R&D company which is compliant to CMMI maturity level 3, showing that agility and discipline can be applied together. Through Scrummi, innovative practices were introduced in the organizational context. The case study project became a reference inside the company, representing a new style of management. Main improvements achieved were related to increase in productivity, directly influenced by high commitment and development of project team. Keywords: Agile Project Management, SCRUM, CMMI, Agile Software Development

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administraÇÃo de projetos - dissertaÇÕes sistemas de informacao software - dissertaÇÕes

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