A tools and process Center of Capability is
a proven organizational model for evolving the organization's software development capabilities over time
through mentoring and execution on real projects. It is a virtual group with process and
tool mentors that establishes a consistent approach to process and tool configuration to meet the business needs of the IT organization.
It provides leadership and training to development teams and helps the organization measure its return on investment in
process and tools.
Centers of Capability provide the following to support the organization's process and enterprise tool configuration
deployments:
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Coordination of mentoring activities
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Skills transfer
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Evolution of the process and tools configurations through feedback
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Socialization and evangelism of software capability improvements
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Thought leadership
Mentors typically work part time for the Center of Capability, allocating up to 30% of their time for a
period of two years. Keeping the Center of Capability virtual allows people to continue to focus on project
work without a major career change for the mentor. It also keeps them sharp as they work on their own projects.
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