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

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.
Table 5-1 shows the activities for this process 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. |
Two to four weeks.
Reporting of appraisal data to other parties (e.g., reference model maintenance site) must be negotiated and agreed upon in the Preparation phase
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
One of the typical traps in getting an improvement effort started is allowing the release of the appraisal report to drag out.
Report Lessons Learned provides the Appraisal...