SPaMCAST 165 - IT-CMF - A Framework, A Certification and More

Published: Dec. 18, 2011, 10 p.m.

b'Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 165!\\nThe SPaMCAST 165 features an essay that answers the questions, "so what exactly is IT-CMF?\\u201d and \\u201cwhy do we need another model?\\u201d\\xa0\\nThe essay begins:\\xa0\\nOn Thursday morning I checked into a testing center to test the knowledge and skills that are central to understanding and leveraging the IT Capability Maturity Framework (IT-CMF) and also to certify. \\xa0When I completed the exam I tweeted my results to the world and got resounding response of \\xa0. . .\\u201dso what exactly is IT-CMF?\\u201d and \\u201cwhy do we need another model?\\u201d \\xa0\\nInterested in becoming a radio star? \\xa0If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? \\xa0Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com\\n\\nShameless Ad for my book!\\xa0\\nMastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team."\\xa0Have you bought your copy?\\n\\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail: \\xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \\xa0+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \\xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\\n\\nNext!\\nSPaMCAST 166 features my interview with Paul Byrnes of ISD. \\xa0Paul and I discussed the recent changes to the SCAMPI process for appraising the CMMI and potential changes coming in the future. \\xa0One word - EXCITING.'