Bob Aiello - February 2003 Software Process Improvement (SPI) fails in many organizations for a number of reasons. In the beginning of any SPI initiative many people are often excited and ready to turn their organization into a top Software Development shop. As early as three weeks into the effort many development managers start to loose interest and focus back on the day to day needs of making tight deadlines with less and less resources. CM Planning can help to reinforce the organizations commitment to proper release management practices.