Task Descriptor: Assess PA 4.1 Process measurement attribute according to the Generic Practices for PA 4.1
The previously described Established process now operates within defined limits to achieve its process outcomes. This performance attribute is part of the Level 4 capability dimension of Predictable Process.
Based on Method Task: Assess PA 4.1 Process measurement attribute according to the Generic Practices for PA 4.1

The process measurement attribute is a measure of the extent to which measurement results are used to ensure that performance of the process supports the achievement of relevant process performance objectives in support of defined business goals. As a result of full achievement of this attribute:

a) process information needs in support of relevant business goals are established;

b) process measurement objectives are derived from identified process information needs;

c) quantitative objectives for process performance in support of relevant business goals are established;

d) measures and frequency of measurement are identified and defined in line with process measurement objectives and quantitative objectives for process performance;e) results of measurement are collected, analysed and reported in order to monitor the extent to which the quantitative objectives for process performance are met;

f) measurement results are used to characterise process performance.

Generic Resources for PA 4.1

Management information (cost, time, reliability, profitability, customer benefits, risks etc.); [PA 4.1 Achievement a, c, d, e, f]
Applicable measurement techniques; [PA 4.1 Achievement d]
Product and process measurement tools and results databases. [PA 4.1 Achievement d, e, f]
Process measurement framework. [PA 4.1 Achievement d, e, f]
Tools for data analysis and measurement. [PA 4.1 Achievement b, c, d, e]

Steps
GP 4.1.1 Identify process information needs, in relation with business goals.

Business goals relevant to establishing quantitative process measurement objectives for the

process are identified.

Process stakeholders are identified and their information needs are defined. Information needs support the relevant business goals.

GP 4.1.2 Derive process measurement objectives from process information needs.

Process measurement objectives to satisfy defined process information needs are defined.

GP 4.1.3 Establish quantitative objectives for the performance of the defined process, according to the alignment of the process with the business goals.

Process performance objectives are defined to explicitly reflect the business goals.

Process performance objectives are verified with organizational management and process owner(s) to be realistic and useful.

GP 4.1.4 Identify product and process measures that support the achievement of the quantitative objectives for process performance.

Detailed measures are defined to support monitoring, analysis and verification needs of process and product goals.

Measures to satisfy process measurement and performance objectives are defined. Frequency of data collection is defined.

Algorithms and methods to create derived measurement results from base measures are defined, as appropriate.

Verification mechanism for base and derived measures is defined.

GP 4.1.5 Collect product and process measurement results through performing the defined process.

Data collection mechanism is created for all identified measures.

Required data is collected in an effective and reliable manner.

Measurement results are created from the collected data within defined frequency. Analysis of measurement results is performed within defined frequency.

Measurement results are reported to those responsible for monitoring the extent to which quantitative objectives are met.

GP 4.1.6 Use the results of the defined measurement to monitor and verify the achievement of the process performance objectives.

Statistical or similar techniques are used to quantitatively understand process performance and capability within defined control limits.

Trends of process behaviour are identified.

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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