I joined Joseph Anderson and Martin Haket on the IpX True North Podcast. This series is about the topics identified in the CM2-500 standard. We will discuss these topics in the context of the Future of Configuration Management. The third topic is about data integrity and operability and the fear of change.
Organizing data within organizations enhances efficiency, flexibility, and agility. A well-structured system facilitates collaboration among groups, while improper alignment can create inefficiencies. The article proposes a model comprising network nodes, datasets, and relationships to streamline information organization, ensuring clarity and integrity during change assessments. An effective structure leads to improved interactions.
This article discusses the importance of timing and planning in change management (CM) through the lens of the CM Baseline. It emphasizes the creation of an Implementation Plan based on the Impact Matrix and change dependencies, highlighting the need for accuracy and adaptability in both traditional and Agile project management methodologies.
This article continues the CM Baseline series by discussing ‘Change Dependencies,’ the third component. It outlines the types of dependencies—logical, preferential, and resource—that affect the sequence of implementing changes. Understanding these dependencies aids project management by providing a clear roadmap for navigating the implementation phase and optimizing change processes.
The article discusses managing changes in the CM Baseline series using analogies related to flights. It introduces the Impact Matrix as a critical component that captures the intentions behind changes, detailing affected objects and relationships. The post emphasizes the significance of effective visualization and analysis for collaborative decision-making in change management.
The post discusses the challenges of managing changes and dependencies in configurations, introducing the CM2 Baseline as a solution. This baseline integrates communication through a Business Object Graph, highlighting the importance of connections for impact analysis. It emphasizes real-time data sharing while maintaining the integrity of expert domain tools.
The post discusses the challenges of managing complex product development without effective systems, comparing it to a lack of air traffic control leading to crashes. It introduces CM2’s Baseline solution for managing planned changes and their impacts but notes integration difficulties across different systems. Effective change management and dependency tracking are essential for timely product development.