MSF Readiness Management Discipline

Definition

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The MSF Readiness Management Discipline defines readiness as a measurement of the current state versus the desired state of knowledge, skills and abilities(KSA) for the individual, solution and enterprise architecture levels.

Process

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Define

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•  Scenarios
•  Competencies(horizontal)
•  Proficiencies(vertical)

Outputs:
• Competencies identified with desired proficiency levels
• Competencies and proficiencies mapped to the appropriate scenario

Assess

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•  Measure knowledge, skills, abilities
•  Analyze gaps
•  Create learning plans

Outputs:
• Assessment output/gap analysis
• Learning plans

Change

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•  Train
•  Track progress

Output:
• Knowledge gained from training
• Progress tracking data

Evaluate

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•  Review results
•  Manage knowledge

Outputs:
• Feedback
• Certifications
• Knowledge Management system


Links

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Enterprise Architecture Developer Center
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb469938.aspx
Enterprise Architecture, Patterns and Practices
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa286494.aspx

Terminology

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Enterprise Architecture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_Architecture