Methodology

For each discipline (or domain)

1. Source reputable methodologies from references. Wherever possible, compare and combine several.
2. Source research on the application of those methodologies to SMEs
3. Record References.
4. Derive a process model using the BSF:

• create domains
• assign processes to domains
• create roles
• assign owner roles to processes
• test the model against the role mappings

5. Debate the model.
6. Derive the practices from the source references.
7. Check the global (0.4.n) maturity model fits the Discipline. Where a strong case for an exception exists, derive a sub-model (n.4.n).
8. Assign maturities to practices
9. Check the global (0.6.n) optimisation model fits the Discipline. Where a strong case for an exception exists, derive a sub-model (n.6.n).
10. Assign phases to practices
11. Check the global (0.9.n) practice categorisation model fits the Discipline. Where a strong case for an exception exists, derive a sub-model (n.9.n) or a null model (n.9.0).
12. Assign categories to practices
13. Debate the model.
14. Create Guidance content. Include

• Techniques (shared fragments of guidance)
• Opportunities for Workbooks
• Requirements for external expertise (very few of these)
• Opportunities for external expertise

15. Design assessment(s). Identify

• Objective metrics
• Inference factors
• Questions

16. Create credits
17. Submit for review process.
18. On approval, publish