Systems Engineering Capability Model Appraisal Method: Government Electronics and Information Technology Association

Chapter 5: Post-Appraisal Phase Activities

5.1 Post-Appraisal Phase Overview

Purpose:

The Post-Appraisal phase finishes preparing the appraisal reports, documents lessons learned in the appraisal, and provides recommendations for action planning. Figure 5-1 shows the activities in the Post-Appraisal phase.


Figure 5-1: Diagram of Post-Appraisal Phase

Summary Description:

Table 5-1 shows the activities for this process phase.

Table 5-1: Summary Description of Post-Appraisal Phase

ID

Activity

Description

5.2.1

Report lessons learned

Record lessons learned, risks avoided and encountered, and suggestions for improving the method to the reference model maintenance site.

5.2.2

Develop and present action plans

Coordinate the findings with the strategic plans of the organization such that the critical elements are worked on first. Get buy-in with sponsor.

5.2.3

Perform Actions

Set realistic schedules and commitment from those involved in the improvement process, and proceed to implement the sponsored changes.

5.2.4

Develop findings-recommendation report

Expand findings briefing into a report; add recommendations for the sequence of improvement and priorities.

Typical Duration:

Two to four weeks.

Tailorable Parameters:

  • Reporting of appraisal data to other parties (e.g., reference model maintenance site) must be negotiated and agreed upon in the Preparation phase

Exit Criteria:

  • Lessons learned on model and appraisal method reported back to model maintenance group

  • Appraisal report completed and distributed appropriately

  • Records disposed of per the appraisal plan

Notes:

One of the typical traps in getting an improvement effort started is allowing the release of the appraisal report to drag out.

5.2 Post-Appraisal Phase Activities

5.2.1 Report Lessons Learned

Purpose:

Report Lessons Learned provides the Appraisal...

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