10-10-04_04 Tim Lawrence Skill Connect AssessmentsDarrell Caron
The document discusses Skill Connect Assessments, which are online technical assessments that evaluate students' employability skills in STEM fields. It provides an overview of the assessments, including the 44 topics available, how they are developed, how they can be used by teachers and students, and feedback from users who appreciate the interactive format and immediate results. Real-time reporting features are also highlighted to show student and program performance.
Presentation given at PCC's Distance Learning Advisory Council, discussing ideas how our process of technology identification and selection can be improved.
The Department of Instructional Technology at Bloom University offers a year-long graduate program focused on instructional design and creating online learning. The program has two tracks, education and corporate, and prepares students for careers in instructional design, e-learning development, and business through hands-on learning of software skills, instructional design theory, and business knowledge. Successful graduates have a 97% employment rate within 3 months of graduation working for companies, hospitals, businesses, and government organizations.
PT-ID: Part-time Instructional Design and a Whole Lot MoreJeff Getchell
A presentation on the development and implementation of the PT-ID part-time instructional design team used at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Presented by Jeffrey Getchell at the 2009 Distance Teaching and Learning conference held in Madison, Wisconsin August 6th.
The document provides an overview and findings from the ATIM (Accelerated Training for Illinois Manufacturing) final impact report. Some key points:
- ATIM tested evidence-based innovations like industry-driven training, accelerated occupational skills training, and work-based learning opportunities.
- The state played a strong leadership role in developing the program model and regional partnerships.
- An impact study found that ATIM participants had higher rates of training enrollment, completion, and earned more certificates compared to a control group.
- ATIM also led to higher rates of employment and earnings for participants in the two years following the program compared to the control group.
- The findings have implications for implementing sector strategies and work
The document discusses the changing landscape of managing online education programs. It notes an increasing variety of online programs offered by more institutions using diverse models. This has led to greater competition and complexity in managing specialized services across decentralized organizations. Effective management requires assessing trends, prioritizing goals and resources, leading organizational change, and supporting faculty and community building. Managers must balance growth, quality, and sustainability while navigating limited resources and high expectations.
The document summarizes the results of a survey of stakeholders in accessibility. It found that while awareness of standards like WCAG is growing, there is still a need for more education and tools to help developers evaluate accessibility. Developers expressed interest in accessibility simulation and validation tools integrated into development environments. Service providers were knowledgeable about standards but wanted improved mobile accessibility and simulation tools. Public bodies focused on evaluation tools but lacked internal expertise. Assessors relied heavily on evaluation and simulation tools. End users faced significant barriers to access but still used technology frequently despite difficulties. Training for all groups fell short of expectations.
Administration of Diploma Exams and Achievement Tests Using Digital DevicesAlberta Education
"Administration of Diploma Exams and Achievement Tests Using Digital Devices" Presentation by Michele Samuel and Dan Karas May 5, 2011 at the Jurisdiction Technology Contact Event in Calgary
10-10-04_04 Tim Lawrence Skill Connect AssessmentsDarrell Caron
The document discusses Skill Connect Assessments, which are online technical assessments that evaluate students' employability skills in STEM fields. It provides an overview of the assessments, including the 44 topics available, how they are developed, how they can be used by teachers and students, and feedback from users who appreciate the interactive format and immediate results. Real-time reporting features are also highlighted to show student and program performance.
Presentation given at PCC's Distance Learning Advisory Council, discussing ideas how our process of technology identification and selection can be improved.
The Department of Instructional Technology at Bloom University offers a year-long graduate program focused on instructional design and creating online learning. The program has two tracks, education and corporate, and prepares students for careers in instructional design, e-learning development, and business through hands-on learning of software skills, instructional design theory, and business knowledge. Successful graduates have a 97% employment rate within 3 months of graduation working for companies, hospitals, businesses, and government organizations.
PT-ID: Part-time Instructional Design and a Whole Lot MoreJeff Getchell
A presentation on the development and implementation of the PT-ID part-time instructional design team used at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Presented by Jeffrey Getchell at the 2009 Distance Teaching and Learning conference held in Madison, Wisconsin August 6th.
The document provides an overview and findings from the ATIM (Accelerated Training for Illinois Manufacturing) final impact report. Some key points:
- ATIM tested evidence-based innovations like industry-driven training, accelerated occupational skills training, and work-based learning opportunities.
- The state played a strong leadership role in developing the program model and regional partnerships.
- An impact study found that ATIM participants had higher rates of training enrollment, completion, and earned more certificates compared to a control group.
- ATIM also led to higher rates of employment and earnings for participants in the two years following the program compared to the control group.
- The findings have implications for implementing sector strategies and work
The document discusses the changing landscape of managing online education programs. It notes an increasing variety of online programs offered by more institutions using diverse models. This has led to greater competition and complexity in managing specialized services across decentralized organizations. Effective management requires assessing trends, prioritizing goals and resources, leading organizational change, and supporting faculty and community building. Managers must balance growth, quality, and sustainability while navigating limited resources and high expectations.
The document summarizes the results of a survey of stakeholders in accessibility. It found that while awareness of standards like WCAG is growing, there is still a need for more education and tools to help developers evaluate accessibility. Developers expressed interest in accessibility simulation and validation tools integrated into development environments. Service providers were knowledgeable about standards but wanted improved mobile accessibility and simulation tools. Public bodies focused on evaluation tools but lacked internal expertise. Assessors relied heavily on evaluation and simulation tools. End users faced significant barriers to access but still used technology frequently despite difficulties. Training for all groups fell short of expectations.
Administration of Diploma Exams and Achievement Tests Using Digital DevicesAlberta Education
"Administration of Diploma Exams and Achievement Tests Using Digital Devices" Presentation by Michele Samuel and Dan Karas May 5, 2011 at the Jurisdiction Technology Contact Event in Calgary
This document summarizes an online education startup called Aprendi. It introduces the founders and advisor, describes issues in higher education like budget cuts and low graduation rates, and presents Aprendi's solution of an open university network to revolutionize education. It outlines Aprendi's revenue model, current progress partnering with ASU, funding needs, competition in the online learning market, and potential exit strategies.
This document discusses insights into revisiting e-portfolios. It outlines considerations for implementing e-portfolios, including that they be visually appealing, easy to use, allow for planning and use of resources, and provide training and support. The document also notes things that arose during implementation, such as supporting different awarding organizations and managing staff expectations. Finally, it advertises upcoming demonstrations of e-portfolio use at various colleges.
Establishing an effective peer network to enhance international student recru...DanHinkley
Our prospective students are a digital savvy generation who are short of time but big on communication. Their experiences of our universities are formed earlier in the cycle and are enhanced by the authentic messaging and connections made through peer-to-peer interactions. Digital developments have made it easier to establish and manage an effective peer network run by student ambassadors and peer mentors. This session looks at how to deliver a first-class prospect experience, the impact of a successful pre-arrival community on induction and welcome week and into to post-enrolment retention.
This document provides an overview of David Cooper's presentation on Sheridan Engineering Sciences and Technology programs. It outlines Cooper's 25 years of experience in healthcare roles and leadership skills. It then describes potential course modules on topics like root cause investigation, customer service, and telemedicine technology. Finally, it advertises a mock presentation by Cooper on Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes in medical device organizations.
The Quaility Dilemma in Online Education Revisitednormivey
The document discusses quality control issues in online education. It defines quality and notes that quality means different things in different contexts. It examines approaches to quality control, including consumer protection guides, student reviews, government agencies, and self/peer review. It also looks at quality control mechanisms used in several countries and discusses the need for benchmarks, standards, and factors like self-assessment, peer review, and market forces.
Deloitte Case Challenge 2013 casesolutionandurilhuang
The document proposes using mobile technology and education programs delivered via touring buses to address health issues among underserved communities. It outlines strengths and weaknesses of current programs, and suggests initiatives like general and health education programs targeting middle and high school students delivered through tablet computers on buses. Metrics and timelines are proposed to measure costs and impact over 5 years, with the goal of increasing education and health awareness through innovative technology solutions.
Carlos Ramirez discusses the importance of technology planning for online assessments. Key steps include conducting a needs assessment to determine readiness in areas like devices, network infrastructure, and staff training. Schools should use the free online Technology Readiness Tool to evaluate current capacity versus online testing needs. Lessons from early adopter states emphasize planning for technical issues, communicating requirements to stakeholders, and holding schools accountable for meeting transition benchmarks. Resources are provided on technology specifications, bandwidth studies, and online courses for computer-based testing environments.
Organization and teams efficiency: new tendencies. Presented at Q-Day 2010
We live in a fast changing world and Software Engineering fits this statement. Organizations are more and more results, performance and sustainability driven aiming to guarantee their future. The Team Software Process brings people and teams to high performance giving them the needed work tools to move into this direction. TSP also takes quickly organization to an alignment with world's best practices and international models giving besides the technical advantages a marketing advantage as well.
The document discusses increasing complexity in IT applications and how to address it. It proposes that professional services can help with software quality management and governance. Specifically, professional services can help implement quality programs and platforms, assess maturity levels, and provide application quality assessments, continuous integration/improvement, and management of technical debt. The goal is to reduce defects and costs while improving maintainability and control over outsourcers.
Mujeebur Rahmansaher has 18 years of experience leading technology teams and managing projects. He is skilled in software development methodologies and driving integration across platforms. As VP of Technology Strategy and Project Management at Deluxe AdServices, he oversees technology strategy, project identification and development, and operational support. His goals are to apply his skills to bring structure to complex organizations by developing solutions that deliver business value through tangible results.
Presentation of Diogo Cunha from Portic about the importance of certification for internationalization.
- Mission
- Strategy
- Growing International Competitiveness
- Certification: why?
- Implementation Impact
- When there are no (good) processes?
- Success in IT projects
Osama Mohamed Saleh Okelly is an experienced, bilingual software quality engineer from Egypt seeking new opportunities. He has over 3 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, and Scrum mastering. Okelly has a background in computer science and is proficient in testing methods, test documentation, and defect management tools. He is passionate about technology and enjoys collaborating with developers and project teams.
Transforming How Sponsors and CROs Interact with Clinical SitesPerficient, Inc.
Clinical trials are expensive. With the constraints of quality and compliance, the only way to reduce costs is to make trial operations more efficient. When study sponsors are able to automate workflows and efficiently exchange information, documents, queries, and supplies with their clinical sites, good things happen: confusion and errors are minimized, relationships with investigators and site personnel improve, and overhead costs plummet.
In this SlideShare, we discuss how organizations can use strategy, technology, and design to reduce clinical trial costs while improving quality and compliance.
Best PMO in Africa 2019 - Jupiter Systems & Solutions | FuturePMO 2019Wellingtone
Jupiter Systems & Solutions won Best PMO in Africa 2019 in the PMO Global Awards (PMOGA). In this presentation, you can learn more about their journey to winning this prestigious award.
Wellingtone and FuturePMO is the UK Partner for the PMO Global Alliance. The PMO Global Awards take place at FuturePMO on an annual basis. www.FuturePMO.com
An Najah University IT Market Skill Needs SurveyLaith Kassis
The document summarizes a project to reform the IT curriculum at An-Najah University in collaboration with the private sector. It conducted a market needs assessment survey of IT skills, identified gaps between university courses and market needs, and provided recommendations. The project team analyzed feedback from stakeholders, benchmarked courses against other universities, and recommended redesigning several core courses to focus on contemporary technologies, soft skills, and hands-on learning through projects and internships with local companies.
To better understand America’s software development talent shortage and devise solutions, the nonprofit TECNA (Technology Councils of North America) partnered with the global learning leader, Apollo Education Group, and its subsidiary, University of Phoenix, to conduct a research study on software development talent acquisition, skills gaps, and educational requirements. The findings can help employers, higher education institutions, and regional technology councils improve the size, quality, and sustainability of the software development workforce. View this presentation for the full report and findings.
ICT Sector Assessment Presentation prepared by IESC's Mehdi Sif and delivered in a public workshop in 2004, middle east telecommunications sector assesment, Free Trade Agreement, IESC, USAID, International Executive Service Corps
PMP is one of the most industry-recognized project management certifications for project managers in the globe. PMP certified professionals demonstrate their knowledge in leading projects across industry verticals. This PMP certification has consistently ranked among “Top 10 IT Certifications in the World” and has found widespread acceptance among employers across the globe.
This PMP courseware is created by international subject matter experts and offers comprehensive understanding of global language of project management and help one to standout from the crowd to become a global professional with immense opportunities.
To know more about PMP Exam Prep Certification trainings worldwide, please contact us at -
Email :support@invensislearning.com
Phone - US +1-910-726-3695,
Website : https://www.invensislearning.com
Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM for City of HopeVolantic, Inc
City of Hope implemented Oracle Primavera applications including P6, Portfolio, and P6 Analytics to improve project portfolio management and governance. The implementation involved selecting the right tools, aligning processes, change management, and training. City of Hope developed a "value matrix" and governance structure to prioritize projects based on strategic alignment. Lessons learned included the importance of communication, process architecture, governance, and using tools effectively to create standardized reporting, visibility, and optimization. The roadmap for continued success involves deeper integration, analytics, and resource planning.
Extended Learning: The Importance of Engaging Your Extended Enterprise EcosystemHuman Capital Media
Well-executed training programs are essential for your internal workforce, but top organizations are beginning to realize that they can’t afford to stop there.
Successful business strategies are dependent on interaction with a core set of external stakeholders — the “extended enterprise” of customers, partners and member associations. Providing learning to these groups can not only strengthen relationships, enhance brand awareness and increase revenue streams but also lead to a significant overall competitive differentiation.
Join our guest speaker Claire Schooley, principal analyst at Forrester Research, to learn more about how an extended learning strategy that engages and empowers your external audiences can deliver tangible, business-changing results.
This webinar will cover:
How extended enterprise learning can enhance brand awareness, increase revenue and product exposure, and reduce customer service costs.
Best practices for building a robust extended learning program to meet the needs of multiple audiences and establishes a network among users.
Overview of the extended enterprise learning market and real world uses and success stories.
Carlos Sousa has over 25 years of experience leading technology projects and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology investments. He has a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and on budget across different industries. Sousa is passionate about strategy, governance, and results and has managed multi-million dollar budgets and teams of over 60 professionals.
This document summarizes an online education startup called Aprendi. It introduces the founders and advisor, describes issues in higher education like budget cuts and low graduation rates, and presents Aprendi's solution of an open university network to revolutionize education. It outlines Aprendi's revenue model, current progress partnering with ASU, funding needs, competition in the online learning market, and potential exit strategies.
This document discusses insights into revisiting e-portfolios. It outlines considerations for implementing e-portfolios, including that they be visually appealing, easy to use, allow for planning and use of resources, and provide training and support. The document also notes things that arose during implementation, such as supporting different awarding organizations and managing staff expectations. Finally, it advertises upcoming demonstrations of e-portfolio use at various colleges.
Establishing an effective peer network to enhance international student recru...DanHinkley
Our prospective students are a digital savvy generation who are short of time but big on communication. Their experiences of our universities are formed earlier in the cycle and are enhanced by the authentic messaging and connections made through peer-to-peer interactions. Digital developments have made it easier to establish and manage an effective peer network run by student ambassadors and peer mentors. This session looks at how to deliver a first-class prospect experience, the impact of a successful pre-arrival community on induction and welcome week and into to post-enrolment retention.
This document provides an overview of David Cooper's presentation on Sheridan Engineering Sciences and Technology programs. It outlines Cooper's 25 years of experience in healthcare roles and leadership skills. It then describes potential course modules on topics like root cause investigation, customer service, and telemedicine technology. Finally, it advertises a mock presentation by Cooper on Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes in medical device organizations.
The Quaility Dilemma in Online Education Revisitednormivey
The document discusses quality control issues in online education. It defines quality and notes that quality means different things in different contexts. It examines approaches to quality control, including consumer protection guides, student reviews, government agencies, and self/peer review. It also looks at quality control mechanisms used in several countries and discusses the need for benchmarks, standards, and factors like self-assessment, peer review, and market forces.
Deloitte Case Challenge 2013 casesolutionandurilhuang
The document proposes using mobile technology and education programs delivered via touring buses to address health issues among underserved communities. It outlines strengths and weaknesses of current programs, and suggests initiatives like general and health education programs targeting middle and high school students delivered through tablet computers on buses. Metrics and timelines are proposed to measure costs and impact over 5 years, with the goal of increasing education and health awareness through innovative technology solutions.
Carlos Ramirez discusses the importance of technology planning for online assessments. Key steps include conducting a needs assessment to determine readiness in areas like devices, network infrastructure, and staff training. Schools should use the free online Technology Readiness Tool to evaluate current capacity versus online testing needs. Lessons from early adopter states emphasize planning for technical issues, communicating requirements to stakeholders, and holding schools accountable for meeting transition benchmarks. Resources are provided on technology specifications, bandwidth studies, and online courses for computer-based testing environments.
Organization and teams efficiency: new tendencies. Presented at Q-Day 2010
We live in a fast changing world and Software Engineering fits this statement. Organizations are more and more results, performance and sustainability driven aiming to guarantee their future. The Team Software Process brings people and teams to high performance giving them the needed work tools to move into this direction. TSP also takes quickly organization to an alignment with world's best practices and international models giving besides the technical advantages a marketing advantage as well.
The document discusses increasing complexity in IT applications and how to address it. It proposes that professional services can help with software quality management and governance. Specifically, professional services can help implement quality programs and platforms, assess maturity levels, and provide application quality assessments, continuous integration/improvement, and management of technical debt. The goal is to reduce defects and costs while improving maintainability and control over outsourcers.
Mujeebur Rahmansaher has 18 years of experience leading technology teams and managing projects. He is skilled in software development methodologies and driving integration across platforms. As VP of Technology Strategy and Project Management at Deluxe AdServices, he oversees technology strategy, project identification and development, and operational support. His goals are to apply his skills to bring structure to complex organizations by developing solutions that deliver business value through tangible results.
Presentation of Diogo Cunha from Portic about the importance of certification for internationalization.
- Mission
- Strategy
- Growing International Competitiveness
- Certification: why?
- Implementation Impact
- When there are no (good) processes?
- Success in IT projects
Osama Mohamed Saleh Okelly is an experienced, bilingual software quality engineer from Egypt seeking new opportunities. He has over 3 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, and Scrum mastering. Okelly has a background in computer science and is proficient in testing methods, test documentation, and defect management tools. He is passionate about technology and enjoys collaborating with developers and project teams.
Transforming How Sponsors and CROs Interact with Clinical SitesPerficient, Inc.
Clinical trials are expensive. With the constraints of quality and compliance, the only way to reduce costs is to make trial operations more efficient. When study sponsors are able to automate workflows and efficiently exchange information, documents, queries, and supplies with their clinical sites, good things happen: confusion and errors are minimized, relationships with investigators and site personnel improve, and overhead costs plummet.
In this SlideShare, we discuss how organizations can use strategy, technology, and design to reduce clinical trial costs while improving quality and compliance.
Best PMO in Africa 2019 - Jupiter Systems & Solutions | FuturePMO 2019Wellingtone
Jupiter Systems & Solutions won Best PMO in Africa 2019 in the PMO Global Awards (PMOGA). In this presentation, you can learn more about their journey to winning this prestigious award.
Wellingtone and FuturePMO is the UK Partner for the PMO Global Alliance. The PMO Global Awards take place at FuturePMO on an annual basis. www.FuturePMO.com
An Najah University IT Market Skill Needs SurveyLaith Kassis
The document summarizes a project to reform the IT curriculum at An-Najah University in collaboration with the private sector. It conducted a market needs assessment survey of IT skills, identified gaps between university courses and market needs, and provided recommendations. The project team analyzed feedback from stakeholders, benchmarked courses against other universities, and recommended redesigning several core courses to focus on contemporary technologies, soft skills, and hands-on learning through projects and internships with local companies.
To better understand America’s software development talent shortage and devise solutions, the nonprofit TECNA (Technology Councils of North America) partnered with the global learning leader, Apollo Education Group, and its subsidiary, University of Phoenix, to conduct a research study on software development talent acquisition, skills gaps, and educational requirements. The findings can help employers, higher education institutions, and regional technology councils improve the size, quality, and sustainability of the software development workforce. View this presentation for the full report and findings.
ICT Sector Assessment Presentation prepared by IESC's Mehdi Sif and delivered in a public workshop in 2004, middle east telecommunications sector assesment, Free Trade Agreement, IESC, USAID, International Executive Service Corps
PMP is one of the most industry-recognized project management certifications for project managers in the globe. PMP certified professionals demonstrate their knowledge in leading projects across industry verticals. This PMP certification has consistently ranked among “Top 10 IT Certifications in the World” and has found widespread acceptance among employers across the globe.
This PMP courseware is created by international subject matter experts and offers comprehensive understanding of global language of project management and help one to standout from the crowd to become a global professional with immense opportunities.
To know more about PMP Exam Prep Certification trainings worldwide, please contact us at -
Email :support@invensislearning.com
Phone - US +1-910-726-3695,
Website : https://www.invensislearning.com
Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM for City of HopeVolantic, Inc
City of Hope implemented Oracle Primavera applications including P6, Portfolio, and P6 Analytics to improve project portfolio management and governance. The implementation involved selecting the right tools, aligning processes, change management, and training. City of Hope developed a "value matrix" and governance structure to prioritize projects based on strategic alignment. Lessons learned included the importance of communication, process architecture, governance, and using tools effectively to create standardized reporting, visibility, and optimization. The roadmap for continued success involves deeper integration, analytics, and resource planning.
Extended Learning: The Importance of Engaging Your Extended Enterprise EcosystemHuman Capital Media
Well-executed training programs are essential for your internal workforce, but top organizations are beginning to realize that they can’t afford to stop there.
Successful business strategies are dependent on interaction with a core set of external stakeholders — the “extended enterprise” of customers, partners and member associations. Providing learning to these groups can not only strengthen relationships, enhance brand awareness and increase revenue streams but also lead to a significant overall competitive differentiation.
Join our guest speaker Claire Schooley, principal analyst at Forrester Research, to learn more about how an extended learning strategy that engages and empowers your external audiences can deliver tangible, business-changing results.
This webinar will cover:
How extended enterprise learning can enhance brand awareness, increase revenue and product exposure, and reduce customer service costs.
Best practices for building a robust extended learning program to meet the needs of multiple audiences and establishes a network among users.
Overview of the extended enterprise learning market and real world uses and success stories.
Carlos Sousa has over 25 years of experience leading technology projects and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology investments. He has a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and on budget across different industries. Sousa is passionate about strategy, governance, and results and has managed multi-million dollar budgets and teams of over 60 professionals.
Excelencia is an IT consulting firm established in 2008 with offices in Chennai, India and Austin, TX. It has over 60 consultants in India and 40 in the US, and is ISO 9001:2008 certified. The firm focuses on application development, maintenance, and support using technologies like Oracle, Microsoft, Java, and open source. It has expertise in domains such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Excelencia aims to provide quality and cost-effective solutions through a reliable, innovative, and flexible approach.
Project Management Institute (PMI) is one of the world’s largest professional membership associations, with half a million members and credential holders in more than 185 countries. It is a not-for- profit organization that advances the project management profession through globally recognized standards and certifications, collaborative communities, an extensive research program, and professional development opportunities. Since founding in 1969, it has been at the forefront of working with business to create project management standards and techniques that work.
This document provides an overview of strategy, business excellence, project management, and product lifecycle management. It discusses strategy frameworks, the business consulting landscape, integrating business excellence and projects, enterprise IT systems, metrics for business excellence, challenges that can be addressed through project management systems, things to look for in a project and portfolio management (PPM) solution, TouchBase PPM software solutions and modules, and a partial list of TouchBase customers.
The document is an agenda for the Process Efficiency World Tour (PEWT) event hosted by Bonitasoft. The agenda includes presentations and demos on topics like designing business processes with an outside-in approach, using Bonita BPM for 360 degree customer support, achieving compliance through BPM, and customer case studies. There will also be an interactive demo to build a process application from scratch. The PEWT is a series of 13 events on 3 continents to learn best practices for process application development using Bonita BPM.
Assessment of project management practices in pakistani software industryjehan1987
This presentation shows the latest project management practices used in Pakistan Software Industries. This research will help project managers to better manage their projects.
Semelhante a 6. Study of the Certification impact by Pedro Castro Henriques (Strongstep) e João Pascoal Faria (FEUP) (20)
Paulo Roncon presented on his experience implementing process improvements at GoContact to prepare the company for rapid growth. The problems included a lack of defined software development processes, unclear roles and responsibilities, and reliance on individuals. The goals were to reduce bug fixing overhead, improve productivity and quality, and obtain insights to support business decisions. Lessons learned included needing top sponsor support, overcoming cultural challenges, and prioritizing communication. The results included defined and accessible processes, evidence-based work, fewer bugs, improved quality and client satisfaction.
InnoWave Technologies implemented an Integrated Quality System empowered by CMMI to address problems with estimates, costs, uniformity, predictability, and project audit. The goals were to increase consistency, speed, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction while reducing costs. Lessons included the need for time management and ongoing training. The results included extended project scope, improved delivery times and quality control, an enhanced quality management system through CMMI adoption, and better communication.
Micro IO implemented CMMI-dev2 to standardize its software and hardware development processes, address issues with a lack of connection between business goals and development processes, and improve communication and predictability. Some challenges included the typical resource constraints of an SME and managing both hardware and software development. The implementation resulted in increased internal resilience, time savings, and better communication through standardized processes and metrics. Next steps may include pursuing CMMI dev3 or related ISO certifications.
The document discusses the challenges and goals of enabling talent through systematization at a company. It outlines issues with security procedures, development processes, and tool integration. The main challenge was to solve these issues in an integrated way to achieve ITMark certification. Key goals included establishing security processes, selecting inventory management tools, evolving development practices, including risk management, adopting source code best practices, and improving tool integration. Lessons focused on teamwork and planning being important. Results showed full integration of tools like SnipeIT, Owncloud, GIT and Redmine into processes.
This document discusses quality and performance management at an IT organization. It provides an overview of the organization's global presence, key clients in the financial, health and industrial sectors, and its growing team of over 340 IT specialists across four development centers. The goals are to ensure deliverable quality, increase competitiveness, and minimize damage from issues. Techniques used include analyzing existing activities, identifying best practices, defining standardized processes, and continuous improvement to achieve integrated project management and a stronger organizational culture.
Strongstep presented at QUACTIC2016!
The presentation was about Innowave’s Integrated Quality System empowerment with CMMI and Agile, with Alexandrina Lemos as speaker, a member of our team and Bruna Batista as speaker from Innowave.
Innowave’s integrated management system implemented using the reference norms ISO 9001 and NP 4457 is applied to all processes across the organization and described the existing management processes in general, in the area of IT solutions development, consulting and outsourcing.
The implementation of the CMMI and Agile best practices will allow a closer control of the processes but will also require greater effort in keeping the processes simple. As a consequence of the this, InnoWave is implementing tools as a project level, with Strongstep consulting, that will allow a closer monitoring of projects.
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Link:http://2016.quatic.org/business-day
Agile portugal 2016 Agile Gamification on www.scraim.com
The use of project management tools based on Agile methodologies of software development brings benefits to the project members, but for a correct use of these tools, the development team are often forced to interrupt their workflow.
The goal of this presentation is to present how we are encouraging a more frequent, intensive and FUN use by the users.
To do this there were several questions that were taken in account:
What’s the most suitable combination of game elements?
How to avoid the hazards associated to gamification?
How to ensure the proposed values of the manifesto to agile software development?
Agile Portugal 2016 - Primavera & Strongstep
It’s not “rocket science” and, in fact, it is very advantageous to bring together these two frameworks in order to improve the time-to-market, quality and satisfaction of the software development work. There is more in common than one can imagine.
This talk aims was to give some insights about the goals, challenges and outcomes obtained with CMMI & Scrum combination at PRIMAVERA BSS.
Agile Portugal 2016 - Celfinet & Strongstep
In Biology, adaptation is the organism ability to evolve in order to be adapted and the dynamic capability of continuing to adapt to be fit and able to survive.
Organizations too need to follow the adaptation process and to be adapted to rapid changes in their business environments.
CELFINET has followed an adaption process, from pure consultancy services to software product development becoming agile for the fast pace mobile network operators business.
"Powering your Software Development" presentation by Pedro Castro Henriques at Agile with TFS event, organized in partnership with Primavera and Microsoft
Presentation of Miguel Barroso, from Primavera BSS about the implementation of CMMI and Scrum at the company.
- Organization
- Success factors
- The journey and challenges
- Conclusions
Supported by Strongstep's consultancy services.
Presentation of Rui Rebelo, from Micro I/O about the impact of the ITMark certification at the company.
- Who’s Micro I/O?
- Before and after ITMark certifications
- IMS implementation
- Issues
- Lessons learned
- Next?
Supported by Strongstep's consultancy services.
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Transforming Product Development using OnePlan To Boost Efficiency and Innova...OnePlan Solutions
Ready to overcome challenges and drive innovation in your organization? Join us in our upcoming webinar where we discuss how to combat resource limitations, scope creep, and the difficulties of aligning your projects with strategic goals. Discover how OnePlan can revolutionize your product development processes, helping your team to innovate faster, manage resources more effectively, and deliver exceptional results.
DevOps Consulting Company | Hire DevOps Servicesseospiralmantra
Spiral Mantra excels in providing comprehensive DevOps services, including Azure and AWS DevOps solutions. As a top DevOps consulting company, we offer controlled services, cloud DevOps, and expert consulting nationwide, including Houston and New York. Our skilled DevOps engineers ensure seamless integration and optimized operations for your business. Choose Spiral Mantra for superior DevOps services.
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The Rising Future of CPaaS in the Middle East 2024Yara Milbes
Explore "The Rising Future of CPaaS in the Middle East in 2024" with this comprehensive PPT presentation. Discover how Communication Platforms as a Service (CPaaS) is transforming communication across various sectors in the Middle East.
Consistent toolbox talks are critical for maintaining workplace safety, as they provide regular opportunities to address specific hazards and reinforce safe practices.
These brief, focused sessions ensure that safety is a continual conversation rather than a one-time event, which helps keep safety protocols fresh in employees' minds. Studies have shown that shorter, more frequent training sessions are more effective for retention and behavior change compared to longer, infrequent sessions.
Engaging workers regularly, toolbox talks promote a culture of safety, empower employees to voice concerns, and ultimately reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries on site.
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6. Study of the Certification impact by Pedro Castro Henriques (Strongstep) e João Pascoal Faria (FEUP)
1. Study of the certification
impact
Pedro Castro Henriques - Strongstep | CEO
João Pascoal Faria – Associate Professor | FEUP
2. Agenda
• About the Speakers
• Impact of Actor3 in the organizations
• Participating Companies & certifications
• Impact in the organization
• Business impact in the organizations
• Conclusions
3. About Speaker
Strongstep | CEO and Co-Founder
Worked in 10 countries in Europe and Africa in process, tools
and organization improvement in software development &
services.
More than 19 years of experience, including consulting in
software engineer; Telecom, health and education sector –
Ericsson Sweden, Aerospace France, Altran Portugal
Professor at the master in engineering, services and
management at Porto University.
Hobbies & Activities: travel, inline-skating, snowboarding, meeting new cultures & people, loves
new challenges!
Spoke at Tedxporto “Dreams – The innovators best friend”
4. About Speaker
Associate Professor | FEUP
Associate Professor in Software Engineering at the
Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto.
President of the Sectoral Commission for the Quality of
Information and Communications Technology (CS/03)
in the scope of the Portuguese Quality Institute.
More than 25 years of experience in education,
research, development and consultancy in several
software engineering areas.
Interests/Specialities: software testing, software
process improvement, model-driven engineering.
5. Growing international competitiveness
• Development of software solutions and services can be extremely complex
• Quality is now a requirement, not an extra
• Software customers want to pay less and less for their software
• More and more companies outsource – offshore and nearshore
• Geographical dispersion brings new cultural challenges
6. Certification: why?
Certification
• Can It bring us more profit?
Accomplish schedule
Accomplish budget
Guarantee Quality
• Can it help companies go international?
Access to new market
Larger scale projects
7. Implementation Impact
Area Improvement Average Value
Costs 20%
Deadlines 37%
Productivity 67%
Quality 50%
Quality Satisfaction 14%
Return of Investment (ROI) 4.8 : 1
Summary of the performance of 25 organizations when CMMI model (the most renowned
model for software development processes improvement) was implemented.
Source: SEI – Software Engineering Institute
8. When there are no (good) processes?
• No guarantee that best practices are being followed
• Largely dependent on the human factor - risk of an inefficient execution by
inexperienced people
• No responsibility for those not following the standards
• Risk of important project issues are not being escalated to higher
management
9. Success in IT projects
“The quality of a software system is governed
by the quality of the process used to develop
and evolve it.”
Watts Humphrey
Source: Chaos Report
• 44% Challenged projects
• 22% Cancelled projects
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Sucesso
Desafiados
Cancelados
Successful
Challenged
Cancelled
11. What certificatons?
• ISO9001 – Basic Quality Management System
• CMMI DEV – Software Development maturity model
• CMMI SRV – Services maturity model
• ITMARK – SMB Software Development + security + Business development
maturity model
12. Impact of Actor3
Regarding cost reductions, there is a neutral
evaluation, possibly because the short term
investments in certifications will take some time
to generate cost reductions.
In short term, companies felt an improvement
in the internal organization, and an
improvement of the quality of delivery.
There is already an improvement in mid-term
impact factors, in the reduction of errors in
production, client satisfaction and productivity.
13. Business Impact in the
participating organizations
• Companies in this study showed a 21% average growth
and a 157% growth in exports (sales to international
markets)*
• * Period from 2014 to 2016
14. Conclusions
• Certification are enabler for growth, due to:
better internal organization, better quality of
delivery and higher productivity.
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Here are 5 reasons for the growth of international competitiveness:
- Development of software solutions and services can be extremely complex
- Quality is now a requirement, not an extra
- Software customers want to pay less and less for their software
- More and more companies outsource – offshore and nearshore
- Geographical dispersion brings new cultural challenges
In terms of certification, which is the subject that brought us all here today, we can ask the following question: can it bring us more profit? Well, if it helps to accomplish Schedule and budget, and certainly guarantees quality, I believe it is legitimate to say that the answer is yes.
As for internationalization, it allows companies to enter new markets and, at the same time, embrace larger scale projects.
Here we have a summary of 25 organization that adopted CMMI model. We can see that productivity increased 67% and quality 50%, among other improvements.
Note also that the return of the investment is almost 5 to 1.
When there are no good processes or no processes at all, it means you have no guarantee that the best practices are being followed.
The work remains largely dependent on the human factor and there is no responsibility for those not following the standards.
Loss of management insight into development process can cause significant issues to be missed.
Therefore, poor quality products reduce customer’s confidence that you can provide a high quality delivered product. So you’re likely to loose that customer’s business in future
In this chart, we can see that by 2008 only 34% of IT project were Successfully concluded. It means that the scope, goals, and objectives were met, the project was completed on time, at or under the budget
The rest of them were either Challenged - Meaning that at least one of the four previous conditions was not met – or failed projects
Bottlenecks become clearly visible in real-time – which can enable proactive actions
Much better communication between development and maintenance teams