What are "specific practices" in CMMI?

In the context of CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), "specific practices" refer to practices that are designed to effectively contribute to achieving particular goals within defined process areas. Each process area in CMMI has specific goals that organizations need to meet to improve their processes, and the associated specific practices provide structured and actionable steps to reach those goals.

These practices serve as a guide to help teams implement and maintain processes that enhance performance, quality, and productivity. They are integral to the organization’s efforts to improve its capabilities, as they translate overarching goals into practical actions that can be implemented in daily operations.

By focusing on specific practices, organizations can ensure that efforts align with the overall objectives of process improvement, leading to measurable outcomes that also foster continuous advancement. This clear linkage between specific practices and specific goals is essential for the structured approach that CMMI promotes in process optimization.