Work Product (Artifact): Measurement Assessment
This work product documents a periodic evaluation of the performance measurement system. The assessment reviews the processes and metrics implemented. It also documents discussions with management on the applicability of the measures being captured. Lastly, it recommends modifications to the performance measurement system to optimize its effectiveness.
Purpose
  • To review the adherence to the measurement process as outlined in the Measurement Process Model
  • To review the appropriateness of the various measures being captured.
  • To recommend changes to the process and to the measures being collected
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Description
Brief Outline

Assessment:

  • Tool configuration and infrastructure: Investigation of the tools and whether they are producing the anticipated automatic generation of the measures
  • Measurement process: Evaluation of the measurement process, consisting of who, when, what and how is reviewed to ensure optimal efficiencies
  • Team usage model: Review of how the various team members are using the measures, which includes all levels of the software development organization

Recommendations

This section gives a detailed recommendation on the changes that need to be made to the performance measurement system, including all three aspects of the assessment.

Properties
Optional
Planned
Tailoring
Impact of not havingIf this artifact is not used, there is no formal record of the assessment and no roadmap for change.
Representation OptionsThis information is normally captured in a word processing document, but the information could also be placed into a presentation format.