A typical characterization of EuroSPI is reflected in a statement made by a c- pany: . . . the biggest value of EuroSPI lies in its function as a European knowledge and experience exchange mechanism for SPI and innovation. Since its beginning in 1994 in Dublin, the EuroSPI initiative has outlined that there is not a single silver bullet to solve SPI issues, but that you need to understand a c- bination of different SPI methods and approaches to achieve concrete benefits. The- fore each proceedings volume covers a variety of different topics, and at the conf- ence we discuss potential synergies and the combined use of such methods and - proaches. These proceedings contain selected research papers for five topics: Section I: SPI Tools Section II: SPI Methods Section III: SPI in SMEs Section IV: Economic Aspects of SPI Section V: The Future of SPI Section I presents studies on SPI tools. The authors provide an insight into new tools which can be used for SPI. Willem Bekkers et al. present a new assessment method and tool for software product management. Ismael Edrei-Espinosa-Curiel et al. illustrate a graphical approach to support the teaching of SPI. Paul Clarke and coworkers deal with an analysis and a tool to help real adoption of standards like ISO 12207 and they focus on SPI implementation and practices. Esparanca Amengual et al. present a new team-based assessment method and tool.

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Autorentext
Dr. Richard Messnarz studierte an der TU in Graz und sponsionierte zum Diplom-Ingenieur im Jahr 1990. Von 1990-96 arbeitete er an der TU Graz als Forschungsassistent und Vortragender zu Programmiertechnik und Systemarchitekturen und arbeitete parallel an seiner Dissertation zum BOOTSTRAP-Projekt. 1995 promovierte er zum Doktor der Technischen Wissenschaften. 1997 übernahm er die Leitung von ISCN. Er ist Vorsitzender der European-Software-Process-Improvement-Initiative und Conference Chair des Programmkomitees der EuroSPI-Konferenzreihe. 2003 war er Coach für Prozessverbesserungen in der deutschen SOQRATES-Initiative und ab 2004 Moderator von firmenübergreifenden Task Forces, die gemeinsam an Prozessverbesserungsthemen arbeiten. Derzeit ist er als Automotive SPICE ® und ISO 15504 Principal Assessor für führende österreichische und deutsche Unternehmen tätig und leitet einige EU-Initiativen zum Thema Innovation, Prozessverbesserung und europaweite Zertifizierung.

Klappentext

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th EuroSPI conference in Grenoble, France, during September 1-3. The 18 revised full papers presented together with 8 key notes were carefully reviewed and selected. They are organized in topical sections on SPI Tools, SPI Methods, SPI in SMEs, SPI and Economic Aspects as well as Future of SPI. This textbook is intended for the use by SPI (Software Process Improvement) managers and researchers, quality managers, and experienced project and research managers.

Inhalt
A Framework for Process Improvement in Software Product Management.- Graphical Technique to Support the Teaching/Learning Process of Software Process Reference Models.- Harnessing ISO/IEC 12207 to Examine the Extent of SPI Activity in an Organisation.- Team SPICE: A SPICE-Based Teamwork Assessment Model.- MATURE: A Model Driven bAsed Tool to Automatically Generate a langUage That suppoRts CMMI Process Areas spEcification.- Requirement Changes and Project Success: The Moderating Effects of Agile Approaches in System Engineering Projects.- Software Process Improvement Initiatives Based on Quality Assurance Strategies: A QATAM Pilot Application.- Improving Video Game Development: Facilitating Heterogeneous Team Collaboration through Flexible Software Processes.- Improving IT Service Management Processes: A Case Study on IT Service Support.- Approach to Identify Internal Best Practices in a Software Organization.- Which Process Model Practices Support Project Success?.- How to Improve Process Models for Better ISO/IEC 15504 Process Assessment.- The Tutelkan SPI Framework for Small Settings: A Methodology Transfer Vehicle.- Understanding the Perception of Very Small Software Companies towards the Adoption of Process Standards.- Software Engineering Support Activities for Very Small Entities.- Improving Software Development Process through Economic Mechanism Design.- Impact of Growing Business on Software Processes.- The Rosetta Stone Methodology A Benefits-Driven Approach to SPI.- SPICE Level 3 - Experience with Using E-Learning to Coach the Use of Standard System Design Best Practices in Projects.- Mjølner's Software Process Improvement: A Discussion and Strengthening Using the SPI Manifesto.- Integrated Design A Set of Competences and Skills Required by Systemsand Product Architects.- Agility Meets Systems Engineering: A Catalogue of Success Factors from Industry Practice.- How Green Is Your Black Belt?.- Exploring Managerial Commitment towards SPI in Small and Very Small Enterprises.- Implementation of Software Process Improvement through TSPi in Very Small Enterprises.- Application of ISO/IEC 15504 in Very Small Enterprises.