ITERATING THE QIP
Put the organization in place, collect data to establish baselines
Measure your strengths and weaknesses
Select and experiment with methods and techniques to improve process
Evaluate improvement against exisiting resource and defect baselines
Understand the relationship between process characteristics and product qualities
- Manipulate processes to achieve the desired product characteristics
- Define and tailor better and measurable processes
Repeat the process and look for the next improvement opportunity