Task Descriptor: Assess PA 3.2 Process deployment attribute according to the Generic Practices for PA 3.2
The previously described Managed process is now implemented using a defined process capable of achieving its process outcomes. This performance attribute is part of the Level 3 capability dimension of Established Process.
Based on Method Task: Assess PA 3.2 Process deployment attribute according to the Generic Practices for PA 3.2

The process deployment attribute is a measure of the extent to which the standard process is effectively deployed as a defined process to achieve its process outcomes. As a result of full achievement of this attribute:

a) a defined process is deployed based upon an appropriately selected

and/or tailored standard process;

b) required roles, responsibilities and authorities for performing the defined process are assigned and communicated;

c) personnel performing the defined process are competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, and experience;

d) required resources and information necessary for performing the defined process are made available, allocated and used;

e) required infrastructure and work environment for performing the defined process are made available, managed and maintained;

f) appropriate data are collected and analysed as a basis for understanding the behaviour of, and to demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness of the process, and to evaluate where continuous improvement of the process can be made.

Generic Resources for PA 3.2

Feedback mechanisms (customer, staff, other stakeholders); [PA 3.2 Achievement f]
Process repository; [PA 3.2 Achievement a, b]
Resource management system; [PA 3.2 Achievement b, c, d]
Knowledge management system. [PA 3.2 Achievement d]
Problem and change management system; [PA 3.2 Achievement f]
Working environment and infrastructure; [PA 3.2 Achievement e]
Data collection analysis system. [PA 3.2 Achievement f]
Process assessment framework; [PA 4.1 Achievement f]
Audit/review system. [PA 3.2 Achievement f]

Steps
GP 3.2.1 Deploy a defined process that satisfies the context specific requirements of the use of the standard process.

The defined process is appropriately selected and/or tailored from the standard process.

Conformance of defined process with standard process requirements is verified.

GP 3.2.2 Assign and communicate roles, responsibilities and authorities for performing the defined process.

The roles for performing the defined process are assigned and communicated.

The responsibilities and authorities for performing the defined process are assigned and communicated.

GP 3.2.3 Ensure necessary competencies for performing the defined process.

Appropriate competencies for assigned personnel are identified.

Suitable training is available for those deploying the defined process.

GP 3.2.4 Provide resources and information to support the performance of the defined process.

Required human resources are made available, allocated and used.

Required information to perform the process is made available, allocated and used.

GP 3.2.5 Provide adequate process infrastructure to support the performance of the defined process.

Required infrastructure and work environment is available.

Organizational support to effectively manage and maintain the infrastructure and work environment is available.

Infrastructure and work environment is used and maintained.

GP 3.2.6 Collect and analyse data about performance of the process to demonstrate its suitability and effectiveness.

Data required to understand the behaviour, suitability and effectiveness of the defined process are identified.

Data are collected and analysed to understand the behaviour, suitability and effectiveness of the defined process.

Results of the analysis are used to identify where continual improvement of the standard and/or defined process can be made.

Key Considerations

NOTE 1 A standard process may be used as-is when deploying a defined process, in which case tailoring guidelines would not be necessary.

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