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This month's issue is focused on implementing standards and frameworks. Some standards are created and approved by well respected standards boards including the IEEE, ISO, EIA among others. Frameworks are also created by well-respected organizations, although the process for approving a framework is usually a little different than a standard. Many organizations also implement their own internal standards, which improve productivity and quality. Most standards and frameworks can be described as wisdom shared by industry experts with considerable experience and expertise. However, reading a standard or framework and implementing its practices can be pretty difficult to achieve in a demanding technology organization. This month, Brad Appleton, Steve Berczuk and Robert Cowan help us tackle the mysteries of implementing a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) using the ITIL framework. Make sure that you also listen to my podcast with CA, Inc on implementing a CMDB. Joe Farah helps us understand the Next Generation in branching standards. Ben Weatherall is determined to make us split our sides laughing with his Rationale for a standard and Leslie A. Sachs give us insight into the personality issues that you need to be aware of when you implement standards. Of course I cover my own experiences with implementing standards in Behaviorally Speaking, but this month's treat is an article from my colleague, Susan A. Land. I have devoured several of Susan's books on the practical implementation of standards including my favorite text on how to use IEEE standards to support the CMMI framework as well another on implementing a Quality Management System. I have admired Susan's writing for a long time and her article on Lean Six Sigma should not be missed.
At CMC Media, we are excited about the 2009 ALM Expo coming up on October 15th. Make sure that you sign up to hear our excellent webcasts on Application Lifecycle Methodologies! The presentations include our own Mario Moreira discussing ALM and the New Economy along with other top ALM trends and best practices. See you there!
Bob Aiello
Editor in Chief
CM Crossroads
raiello@acm.org
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