Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
Northrop Grumman Information Technology
Publications by Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
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Choosing How to Implement CMMI
March 17, 2008 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This presentation outlines the decisions to be made, and the options available, in planning a CMMI-compliant project.
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Six Sigma Tools for Early Adopters
March 06, 2006 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)Jeannine Siviy
This presentation introduced Six Sigma Tools that could be used by Early Adopters. It was delivered by Rick Hefner of Northrop Grumman and Jeannine Siviy of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at SEPG 2006 on March 6, 2006.
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How Does High Maturity Benefit The Customer?
April 18, 2005 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This presentation discusses the advantages of a high maturity organization, the difference between Level 3 and Level CMMI, and how high maturity benefits the customer (2005).
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Debating the Tough Change Requests: Appraisal Perspectives
March 10, 2005 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This presentation provides advice on change requests that are submitted against the existing CMMI appraisal process.
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Using Six Sigma to Accelerate CMMI Adoption (and Vice Versa)
March 07, 2005 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
Presented: March 2005
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Accelerating CMMI Adoption Using Six Sigma: Northrop Grumman Case Study
November 18, 2004 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This presentation provides a case study of a CMMI and Six Sigma implementation at Northrop Grumman in 2004.
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Strategies for Transitioning from SW-CMM to CMMI
March 11, 2004 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This presentation provides a tutorial for how to transition from the Software CMM to CMMI.
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Applying CMMI Generic Practices with Good Judgment
March 01, 2004 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This tutorial provides an understanding of which CMMI model components contribute to institutionalization, as well as guidance for the effective implementation and appraisal of CMMI generic practices.
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Collaborative Government/Contractor SCAMPI Appraisal
January 28, 2004 • Presentation
Mike Garcia (Boeing Company)Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)Carolyn King (Miltec Corporation)
Presented: January 2004
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CMM/CMMI Level 4: Quantitative Measurement Versus Qualitative Management
February 26, 2003 • Presentation
Rick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)
This presentation examines the difference between quantitative and qualitative management at maturitylevel 4.
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Standard CMMI Assessment Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI): Current Status and Plans
January 01, 2001 • Presentation
Donna K. DunawayRick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)David Kitson
This presentation provides an overview of SCAMPI from 2001.
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