Management and CMM
Effective software engineering requires a balance between management and technical practices. CMM emphasizes the importance of controlling commitments and baselines, which often gets overlooked in favor of engineering alone. While CMM and lean principles can coexist, the rigid assessment methods of CMMI can conflict with lean's focus on value, leading to potential inefficiencies in achieving project goals.In this clip
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SE-Radio Episode 262: Software Quality with Bill Curtis
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