1st Edition
Strategic Software Quality Management How to Incorporate Sustainable Continuous Improvement Practices
About the Authors
Chapter 1- Analyzing the Situation
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Evaluating the Current Situation
1.3. Defining the Target Situation
1.4. Gap Analysis
Chapter 2- Improvement Areas
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Collection of Data
2.3. Analysis of Data
2.4. Identification of Improvement Areas
Chapter 3- Strategy
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Analysis of Improvement Areas
3.3. Review of Different Strategic Tools and Techniques
3.4. Determination of the Appropriate Strategic Tools and Techniques
Chapter 4- Progress Tracking
4.1. Defining the Progress Indicators
4.2. Tracking the Progress
4.3. Comparing and Reporting the Progress throughout Time
Chapter 5- Sustainable Continuous Improvement
5.1. Continuous Improvement
5.2. Sustaining the Continuous Improvement
Biography
Dr. Mahsa Fidanboy has been active in the IT sector for over 10 years, primarily focusing on agile methods, software development standards and models, health information systems, and IT service management. During her graduate studies, she specialized in information systems and R&D performance. She is the author of the book Organizations and Complex Adaptive Systems. She has attained international certifications in project management, agile methods, telecommunications, sustainability, and IT-related frameworks and models. Additionally, she has held various positions as a trainer, consultant, sustainability expert, and quality expert.
Dr. Cemalettin Öcal Fidanboy, with a career spanning over 25 years, has held roles as a software quality manager and IT management consultant across various public and private organizations. He has taught courses in software quality management, management information systems, organizational theory, and R&D management at several universities, both as a part-time instructor and a full-time faculty member. Additionally, he provides consultancy and training in IT management, agile practices, software processes, and project management. He holds the title of Associate Professor and currently serves as a faculty member at OSTIM Technical University.
This book is a comprehensive resource for software leaders striving for excellence. The book expertly combines strategic insights with practical approaches & strategies to ensure software quality at every stage of development. It's an invaluable guide for anyone dedicated to delivering high-caliber, reliable software in today's competitive business world.
-- Dr. Unsal Sigri (Ph.D.), Prof. of Management - Vice Rector at OSTIM Technical University, Ankara
