Measurements / Metrics

10 Steps to Collect Project Metrics

PDF document with ten steps to collect project metrics. http://www.allpm.com/allpmtemplates/10_Steps_Metrics.doc

Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics [OUSD (AT&L)]. The SEI’s core purpose is to help others make measured improvements in their software engineering capabilities. http://www.sei.cmu.edu

College of Performance Measurement

The College of Performance Measurement (CPM) was originally established as the Performance Measurement Association and became the first PMI college in 1999. The College of Performance Measurement (CPM) mission is to facilitate the development and exchange of Earned Value Measurement (EVM) standards practices among global PMI components. http://www.pmi-cpm.org

DataNet Quality Systems

DataNet Quality Systems makes statistical process control software for monitoring and measuring manufacturing processes and then provides the intelligence to help managers correct processes and improve overall quality. Visit our site for a free 60 day trial and also a free demo to explain how to best use the software. http://www.winspc.com

Design Twice, Code Once

This document provides guidance on setting up a metrics program, selecting metrics to use, and provides a description of the minimal set of management metrics that should be used for every project. http://www.iceincusa.com/16CSP/content/12_desgn/mmtrrgt.htm

Managing Risk with Metrics

This paper briefly disusses managing software quality issues by measuring risks. A framework for assessing s/w quality risks is described as well as the Software Quality Assesment Exercise (SQEA). http://www.sstc-online.org/proceedings/2002/SpkrPDFS/ThrTracs/p561.pdf

Mean, Standard Deviation, etc.

This website helps to determine the mean, standard deviation, etc. Alternatively you can use the bulk input form. This is particularly useful if you already have the data on your computer in a form that would allow you to “Copy and Paste” it. This form also allows you to enter up to 1024 points. http://www.physics.csbsju.edu/stats/

Medical Devicelink

This site contains an article entitled Using Project Management Metrics as a Tool to Achieve Product Development Objectives by Richard Rosen. http://www.devicelink.com/mddi/archive/03/05/017.html

NNH Enterprise

The goal of this web site is to address the ways that Earned Value can be applied to the basic tools of Project Management, including C/SCS, Work Scope Definition, Scheduling, Resource Allocation and Budgeting, Status Monitoring, Management Reporting, Program Control, and Corrective Action. Application of a Performance Measurement System and the Earned Value Technique is delineated. http://www.nnh.com

Performance Institute

The Performance Institute is a private, non-partisan think tank seeking to improve government performance through the principles of performance, competition, accountability, and transparency. Based in Washington, D.C. and San Diego, the Institute serves as the nation’s leading authority and repository on performance-based management practices for government. http://www.performanceweb.org

Practical Software And Systems Measurement

Practical Software And Systems Measurement (PSM) is sponsored by the Joint Logistics Commanders Joint Group on Systems Engineering. PSM provides Program Managers with objective information needed to successfully meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives on software-intensive projects. http://www.psmsc.com

Project Auditors

Looking for information on quality and metrics? See our Project Quality Audit web page. http://www.projectauditors.com/Consulting/Metrics.html

Project Management Metrics

Short article by Bill Cattey. http://web.mit.edu/wdc/www/project-metrics.html

Product Development Insight

Article – “Using Project Development Metrics as a Tool to Achieve Product Development Objectives” by Richard Rosen. http://www.devicelink.com/mddi/archive/03/05/017.html

Six Sigma – The International Society of Six Sigma Professionals

Founded in 1997, ISSSP grew rapidly during its incubation period and officially launched in October 2001. ISSSP is committed to the advancement of education, research and implementation of the Six Sigma methodology through resources in live, print and electronic media. ISSSP enhances the knowledge of its diverse community of members while maintaining a high level of ethics, professionalism and standards within the Six Sigma community. http://www.isssp.com/

Six Sigma Statistical Process Control

Site includes articles, related links and references to books. http://www.sixsigmaspc.com

Software Development Online

Laurie O’Connell’s “Management Metrics” article. http://drdobbs.com/architecture-and-design/184415948

TechRepublic

Part of their Technical Q&A series. http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6239-0.html?forumID=71&threadID=159297