Embracing Continuous Process Improvement with SEMAT: Insights from Ian Spence
Discover the transformative power of the SEMAT Kernel with insights from Ian Spence, Chief Scientist at Ivar Jacobson International. This presentation explores vital components of the Kernel, including definitions, theories, and universal elements that provide a shared frame of reference for software development. Understand the core principles that help align and compare methods, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and project management. Empower your teams with a consistent vocabulary and practices that enhance continuous process improvement and innovation in software projects.
Embracing Continuous Process Improvement with SEMAT: Insights from Ian Spence
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SEMAT Position Ian Spence, Chief Scientist / European CTO Ivar Jacobson International
Who am I? An experienced change agent and practitioner specializing in continuous process improvement.
Why the Kernel? • Definitions • Theory • Universals • Kernel Language • Assessment • Why the kernel: • Provide a shared frame-of-reference • Allow methods to be aligned and compared • Establish some first principles • Why the universals: • Standardize the universal elements • Provide a concise, shared vocabulary • Separate the what’s from the how’s ... And why the universals?
Some candidate kernels already exist.... Things to Do Things to Work with Understand the Need Ensure StakeholderSatisfaction Accept the System Opportunity Specify the System Shape the System ImplementSoftware Test the System Release the System Requirements System Establish Project Steer Project Support Team Conclude Project Way of Working Team Project Competencies Patterns To Apply CustomerRepresentative Analyst Developer Tester Leadership
Practices “slot” into the common kernel. Over 25 practices captured. ... And they are very powerful A Sat-Nav for software projects. Know where you are and where you are going. Measure progressand compare projects Collect evidence in a lightweightfashion Track and assess practice adoption. Encourage innovation and continuous process improvement.
Thank You For questions, feel free to contact me, Ian Spence, at ispence@ivarjacobson.com