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Metrics based Project Monitoring and Control

Ribhu Lavania — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:46:02 +0000

An interesting and informative article. Click on this link: http://app5.websitetonight.com/projects/2/6/9/0/2690585/uploads/Metrics_Based_Project_Monitoring_and_Control_Version_1.0.pdf

Changes in CMMI-Dev, V1.3

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:29:44 +0000

The new version of CMMI® for Development is sleeker than its earlier avatar. Experience so far indicates that it is now a better business enabler, both for projects and organizations. Much of the unnecessary details have been removed and industry’s experience contributed by experts has been added in ‘example work products ‘ and other informative components. I find it much more user friendly and hope you would agree with me. Read on…

http://swqualitymentors.com/Documents/Changes%20in%20CMMI-Dev,%20V%201_3.pdf

Metrics based Project Management

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:28:35 +0000

This case study presents several best practices for fact based decision making and project monitoring & control. Measurement and Analysis of measured data remains the biggest weakness of software industry. Unless metrics are carefully selected, planned and implemented, they prove to be an overhead. Unless metrics programs are linked to business objectives and add value to business, they fail to take roots in organizations. Here are some practical ways, based on the vast experience of the two authors, on successful project monitoring and control. Read on…

http://swqualitymentors.com/Documents/Metrics_Based_Project_Monitoring_and_Control_Version%201.0.pdf

ACI Global announces the release of “MyDiploma”

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:31:01 +0000

“MyDiploma” forms an integral part of ACI Globals training process and recognises a candidate’s ability to apply knowledge and skill gained through certified training. This is delivered through visual observation such as video streams of a candidate demonstrating key competencies through a live event such as an audit or evaluation.

Mr Erskine Managing Director and CEO of ACI Global in announcing the release of this new and innovative product has stated that “MyDiploma” will enable the verification of a candidates skill set in such a way that it can be easily and cost effectively verified by Independent Third Party Personnel and Management Systems Certification Bodies.

“MyDiploma” will add significant value for the candidate as this product will attract no additional fees as it is included in the price of ACI Global’s existing training courses and programmes. It will also enable the candidate to promote their ability to apply their knowledge and skill sets to Independent third party certification bodies.

The strength of the “MyDiploma” programme is underpinned by ACI Global’s Learning, Examination and Assessment Platform which is certified to ISO 9001:2008 and compliant to ISO/IEC 23988:2007, ISO/IEC 27001:2005 and ISO/IEC 17024:2003.

Mr Erskine went on to explain that “MyDiploma” will add an important and critical step in ACI Global’s 10 step online training process of e-learning, e-examination and skill assessments involving:

Registration and Enrolment – Candidates register, pay and enrol online;
Welcome Email Sent – Candidates are advised of access to e-learning and e-examination centre upon clearance of funds;
Commitment – Candidates are welcomed online and provide commitment to privacy and professional leadership development (CPD);
Assessment and Peer Review – Prior learning (RPL) and current competence (RCC) are assessed, recognised and recorded;
Assessment and Peer Review – Candidates are provided required knowledge through e-notes, resource library, audio narrations, research and one on one personal facilitation;
Assessment and Peer Review – Candidates knowledge, ability, attitude, cultural diversity and personal attributes assessed through online and onsite live assessments;
e-Examination - Certificates of competence issued upon successful examination outcomes of candidates knowledge, ability, attitude, cultural diversity and personal attributes;
Video Assessment and Examination – Candidates provide visual evidence of their “Skill” to demonstrate they can apply their knowledge, ability, attitude, cultural diversity and personal attributes by skype and video streaming of live events assessed by certified skill examiners;
“MyDiploma” – Diploma issued in recognition of candidates being able to “Demonstrate” ability to apply “Knowledge” and “Skill” in a real live Audit, evaluation or task;
Personnel Registration – Assist candidates in registering with Third Party Personnel Certification Bodies (PCB) if required.

ACI Global is seeking to obtain verification for its “MyDiploma” from Accreditation Bodies such as JAZ-ANZ, UKAS and JAB, NRBPT, IEC, IPC as well as Personnel Certification Bodies such as RABQSA, IRCA and EOQ along with selected Management Systems Certification Bodies.

Mr Erskine concluded that by verification of “MyDiploma” this would ensure International Recognition.

White Paper Released on ISO 14064 Energy Auditing

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 10:37:06 +0000

In a joint press release the Managing Director of ACI Global Mr. Ian Erskine and CEO of Carbon Managers Mrs Helen Weston announced today the 22nd of May 2010 the public release of the Whit Paper on “Energy Auditing” of Emissions and Carbon Foot Printing to ISO 14064 Guidelines.

Further details will be announced shortly but a copy of the White Paper can be accessed at http://www.aciglobal.com.au/Energy_Auditor.html

Comments are welcome Ian Erskine ACI Global

Energy Auditor

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 04:04:57 +0000

In a joint press release today ACI Global and Carbon Managers have announced their intention to develop a “Personnel Certification Scheme” PCS for the auditing of Emissions. In announcing the development of the PCS Mr. Erskine Managing Director of ACI Global, Helen Weston CEO of carbon Managers and John Wayland Director of Carbon Managers expressed full support for the development of the PCS which will be Titled ”Energy Auditor”.

It will be the intention to have the PCS registered by all Leading Personnel Certification Body’s to ensure the “Energy Auditor” gains true International and Independent recognition.

A white paper will be released shortly to encourage comment and feedback as part of the initial process of the development of the PCS and will be published on both the ACI Global and Carbon Managers Websites plus the Quality Guru where all interested parties and individuals will be encouraged to comment.

Ian Erskine Managing Director and CEO ACI Global http://www.aciglobal.com.au

Helen Weston CEO Carbon Managers http://www.carbonmanagers.com.au/

Does Money effect our understanding of Peoples Culture’s

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:59:05 +0000

Next to the language barrier, it is the thing that has caused me the most stress when I’ve travelled abroad. How do others feel about this issue and what effect it has on your understanding or feelings for others Countries … Continue reading →

Process Maintenance Vs. Process Improvement

Ribhu Lavania — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:11:07 +0000

Dear all,

1. Are there any benchmarks for healthy process maintenance Vs. improvement activities for software (service or hardware) organizations?

2. If there are no benchmarks, in your subjective opinion, what they should be?

C. Does it make sense to measure the two activities (process maintenance and process improvement) separately? Alternately, is it okay to club them into one and name it ‘Process Improvement Activities’ and measure accordingly.

I thought of bringing out the issue to this forum to encourage healthy discussions.

Best Regards,
Ribhu

Why not competency based training?

Ribhu Lavania — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:24:05 +0000

ISO 9001:2008, clause 6.2.2 b goes like “…..provide training or take other actions to achieve the necessary competence”; i.e. training is considered as a means to achieve competence.

CMMI-Dev, V 1.2, OT PA: SG2 demands imparting training to provide competency development and competency maintenance for critical functional areas.

Still I find more and more organizations talking about ‘training’ and not ‘competency development’. As a result, more often than not, organizations land up providing training in a mechanical way, without bothering about the aim of the training, i.e. achieving employee competency. Members may please share their views and suggestions on this issue……

Hindu New Year

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:41:27 +0000

According to the Hindu traditional calendar based on a ancient, accurate and scientific lunar system, most of the northern provinces of India celebrated their new year on the 16th of March. It is marked with worship and observing fast in some of the communities. ACI Global wishes Hindus world over a happy new year. Further Informantion can be found here http://hinduism.about.com/od/festivalsholidays/a/hindunewyear.htm