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This article discusses the role of maturity models in organizational improvement, particularly in configuration management. While they can provide structure, they often become distractions if misused. Organizations should focus on addressing specific problems instead of chasing higher maturity levels. Effective governance and senior leadership are essential for achieving genuine improvements.
This article, part of the How Do YOU CM2? blog series in collaboration with IpX, emphasizes that true configuration management (CM) maturity transcends documentation. It requires standardized processes that are adaptable, measurable, and actively improved. Organizations must apply CM consistently across all lifecycle phases and maintain traceability to ensure effective performance.
This article emphasizes the importance of comprehensive Configuration Management (CM) maturity assessments that not only evaluate processes and tools but also consider strategy, governance, and organizational culture. It advocates for clearly defined roles, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement to ensure effective CM practices. The goal is alignment and sustainable capability development within organizations.
This article discusses the role of maturity models in organizational improvement, particularly in configuration management. While they can provide structure, they often become distractions if misused. Organizations should focus on addressing specific problems instead of chasing higher maturity levels. Effective governance and senior leadership are essential for achieving genuine improvements.
In case you missed them, you can find the following How do YOU CM2? posts in the 54th edition of the Future of CM newsletter: ⏰ Just-In-Time Document Release ❌ What Prevents Us From Just-In-Time Document Release? 🦥 “Configuration Management slows us down!”
This article discusses the misconceptions surrounding Configuration Management (CM), emphasizing that poor CM practices cause delays, not CM itself. By adopting proper CM2 strategies—like early baselining, clear ownership, and standardized processes—organizations can enhance efficiency and agility in development. The piece encourages reader engagement and highlights the importance of process excellence.
The blog post discusses challenges in achieving just-in-time document release, emphasizing common issues such as lack of control over timelines, weak change authority, and informal workarounds. It outlines practical steps for improvement, advocating for defined roles, effective planning, and treating deviations as signals for process gaps, thereby enhancing configuration management.
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