New CMMi Book Released

A new book entitled CMMI for Outsourcing: Guidelines for Software, Systems, and IT Acquisition, by Hubert F. Hofmann, Deborah K. Yedlin, John W. Mishler, and Susan Kushner, has been published by Addison-Wesley. The book is part of the SEI Series in Software Engineering.

CMMI for Outsourcing is a practical introduction to the initial draft CMMI for Acquisition and to its use in all phases of technology acquisition. Developed under the leadership of General Motors and the guidance of the SEI, this initial draft combines CMMI's successful process discipline with techniques proven to work in GM's own extensive outsourcing program. This book covers the entire outsourcing project lifecycle, presents real-world stories as they might occur in organizations, and includes insider experiences, tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid.

The topics discussed in the book include the following:

• Determining when outsourcing is and is not appropriate
• Developing outsourcing strategies and aligning organizational structure with them
• Capturing accurate requirements
• Secifying realistic design constraints
• Writing effective RFPs
• Selecting, managing, and collaborating with suppliers
• Negotiating contracts
• Managing risk
• Measuring for success

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