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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 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.
This article emphasizes the importance of “Just-in-Time” document release in project management. By releasing documents only when needed, it minimizes waste, enhances agility, and reduces risk of using outdated information. The author advocates for structured release mechanisms and synchronization with workflows to improve clarity, accountability, and overall project efficiency.
In the 53rd edition of the Future of CM Newsletter, I continue my collaboration with IpX – Institute for Process Excellence in our “How Do You CM2?” series. This time, an article dear to my heart: the integration between CAD models and Parts. What do you think is the right strategy?
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