1. SUITE SEM Implementation Process Training

2. Today’s Topics SUITE Phase 1: Where We’ve Been
SUITE Phase 2: Where we are Now
Roll out of the process
Provide overall understanding of the SEM (Systems Engineering Methodology)
Detailed training as Applications are selected
SUITE Phase 3: Where We’re Going

3. Communication & Training
TechTalk and Staff meetings
Awareness Presentations
Process Training
Detailed Template Training
Provided when needed
Assures standardized approach
Templates are easy to complete/modify!

4. Useful Acronyms
SUITE = State Unified Information Technology Environment
SEM = Systems Engineering Methodology
CMMI = Capability Maturity Model Integrated
CMMI Level 3 = Maturity Level that is characterized by defined processes
SEI = Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University
PMM= Project Management Methodology

5. Long Range Vision: CMMI Level 3

6. CMMI Benefits CMMI Provides:
Guidance for efficient, effective improvement across multiple process disciplines in an organization
A common language and a shared vision
Collection of best practices
A way to define what improvement means for an organization
Roadmap for process improvement
Emphasize Multiple Process Disciplines in an organization
Organization = DIT as an enterprise and includes AS, IS, and Enterprise Security

7. CMMI Performance Measures Based on SEI Research with 35 different organizations*
Performance Category
Median Improvement
Cost
34%
Schedule
50%
Productivity
61%
Quality
48%
Customer Satisfaction
14%
Return on Investment
4:1
*Private Sector Experience

8. Purpose of SUITE
Provide an integrated CMMI Level 3 compliant systems development framework that encompasses:
Process Management
Project Management – Already rolled out
Systems Engineering
Support Processes

9. Integration with Project Management Processes
What is a PMO
Single area
Matrixed
Developing
Coordination with Release Planning process
Release Schedules reflect SEM stages
Ability to validate SEM usage
Gather Process SEM metrics

10. Useful SEM Terms SEM – Systems Engineering Methodology
Stages and Stage Exits
Templates and Checklists
Process Guides
Touch Points
SEM Express
Inputs/Outputs – Items used and products developed

11. Everyone needs to know the answer to four questions
1. What is SEM all about?
A standardized approach to development to assure we design, deliver and maintain applications that meet clients expectations
Michigan/1 for Application Development

12. Everyone needs to know the answer to four questions
2. Why is MDIT doing it?
Develop more reliable, cost-effective, computer-based solutions while making efficient use of resources.
Improve coordination between functional areas across MDIT

13. Everyone needs to know the answer to four questions
3. When will it happen
Wave one implementation begins in March

14. 4. How will it affect me, my job, & my career?
Clients & managers will have better ways to manage and track projects.
Employees will have more standard ways to do their work.
More up-front effort results in higher quality delivered to production.
Increased interaction and coordination between DIT and agency staff will deliver solutions that meet client expectations.
Improved coordination will speed project implementation.

15. A picture is worth 1,000 words
High level overview of the SEM.
We will be walking through this in more detail
Review the handout provided

16. Interaction with SEM

17. Detailed walkthrough of the handout
Important points include
Interrelationships
Up front reviews save time
Client involvement/sign offs
Structured walkthroughs
Telecom, AE, Security and Procurement involvement

18. First Stage: Initiation and Planning
Description
Inputs
High Level Activities
TouchPoints
Outputs
Review Process
References
Bibliography
Standard areas for each Stage

19. Second Stage: Requirements Definition
Description
Inputs
High Level Activities
TouchPoints
Outputs
Review Process
References
Bibliography

20. Requirements Stage Outputs
Deliverables (Templates)
Requirements Specification Package
Requirements Traceability Matrix
Security Plan Updates
Maintenance Plan Updates
Software Configuration Management Plan Updates
Solution Assessment Completion
IS Services Request
Requirements Management Checklist

21. Requirements Stage Outputs Requirements Specifications

22. Requirements Stage Outputs Requirements Specifications Sample

23. Requirements Description Inputs High Level Activities TouchPoints
Outputs
Review Process
References
Bibliography

24. Requirements Stage Review Process Outputs
Structured Walkthrough
Formalized Peer Review
Walk through each requirement
Review for content, clarity and completeness
Stage Exit
Formal Signoff of Requirements Definition Stage
Involves both MDIT and Client Sponsors

25. Requirement Stage Review Process Outputs Stage Exit Sample

26. SEM Implementation Began March 2007

27. Wave Strategy for Implementation
First Wave identifies at least one application or project per CSD
Waves 2 (using SEM Express) and 3 (using SEM Systems Maintenance Guide) add more applications until all areas are using the SEM
IO/Core Team –Local SEM Champion(s) to support the strategy

28. How do I learn more? TechTalk and Staff meetings
Awareness Presentations
Process Training
Detailed Template Training
As you implement where do you go for questions
Your Manager
Local IO Core team and SEM Champion(s)
Michigan.gov/SUITE

29. How Can You Help Embrace the Systems Engineering Methodology
Help identify areas to improve
Use this process to improve the quality of your work
Champion this process with the clients and others
Provide support to other staff and client as needed

30. Today’s SUITE Process Training
Communication and Training
CMMI
Systems Engineering Methodology Approach
SEM Overview and Stages
Templates and Process Guides
Our implementation strategy
Where to go to find out more

31. Questions ???

32. Handouts? Process Overview Chart Template and completed template
Web Structure info – michigan.gov/suite
Touchpoint handout
Who is involved Communication matrix
Bring a SEM book as prop &/or for reveiw
presentations after session AND link