PEOPLE CAPABILITY AND MATURITY MODEL { PCMM }

ORIGIN

Carnegie Mellon University of Software Engineering has structured the this model to radically improve the ability of software organizations to attract, develop,motivate,organize and retain the talent needed to steadily improve software development capability

What is PCMM

PCMM, acronym of People Capability Maturity Model, is a framework that guides organizations in improving the processes for managing and developing workforces. Its an integrated system for improving individual competency, developing effective teams, and motivating improved performance.

The strategic objectives pursued in the PCMM are to

Improve the capability of organizations by increasing the capability of their staff. Ensure that development capability is an attribute of the organization rather than of a few individuals. Motivation of the staff. Retain assets (i.e., people with extensive skills and capabilities) within the organization

Why do we need PCMM

Due to increase in competition. For improving the performance of the organization. To improve the workforce development.

PCMM includes practices in the areas of

staffing (includes recruiting, selection and planning) managing performance training work environment career development organizational and individual competence mentoring and coaching team and culture development

PCMM levels

Initial level- P-CMM 1 Repeatable level- P-CMM 2 Define level- P-CMM3 Managed level-P-CMM4 Optimizing level- PCMM5