Projects

CMMI Appraisal Services

Benchmark
- A consistent and reliable assessment method that results in a rating. This includes clear and repeatable process steps, and when followed are capable of achieving high accuracy and reliable appraisal results through the collection of objective evidence from multiple sources. A Maturity Level Profile or Capability Level Profile must be produced as part of this appraisal process and allows Appraisal Sponsors to compare an organization’s or project’s process implementation with others. Like other appraisal methods, Benchmark Appraisals identify opportunities for improving both process implementation and business performance.
Sustainment
- A consistent and reliable assessment method that is a type of Benchmark Appraisal with reduced sampling. A Sustainment Appraisal can only be performed if eligibility requirements are met. This includes clear and repeatable process steps, and when followed are capable of achieving high accuracy and reliable appraisal results through the collection of objective evidence (OE) from multiple sources. A Maturity Level (ML) Profile or Capability Level (CL) Profile must be produced as part of this appraisal process and allows Appraisal Sponsors to compare an organization’s or project’s process implementation with others. Like other appraisal methods, Sustainment Appraisals identify opportunities for improving both process implementation and business performance.
Evaluation
- A consistent and reliable assessment method typically used to identify improvement opportunities or business performance with no rating allowed. This includes clear and repeatable process steps used to conduct an initial gap analysis, performance improvement progress monitoring, or readiness for Benchmark Appraisals or Sustainment Appraisals.
Action Plan Reappraisals
- A bounded set of appraisal activities performed to address non-systemic weaknesses that led to a limited set of unsatisfied practice groups in an appraisal. The APR includes:
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  - Conducting an eligibility analysis
  - Gaining authorization from ISACA
  - Reviewing and obtaining approval to proceed from the Appraisal Sponsor
  - Modifying the existing appraisal plan
  - Conducting a reappraisal of unsatisfied practice groups
  - Reporting the results to ISACA

As an ISACA Partner sponsored appraiser, John Hostetler is authorized to conduct all four (4) types of CMMI appraisals. John has been actively performing appraisals for companies around the world for over 26 years. Many of ProVision’s clients either use outsourcing as part of their business model, or are outsourcers, who are doing business with Western businesses. This gives ProVision a unique perspective on how to best utilize and setup outsourcing arrangements.

In addition, we have worked with many of our clients who utilize other improvement methods and standards such as ITIL, ISO and Six Sigma. We have successfully integrated these approaches into complementary and comprehensive quality improvement programs.