CfP: Workshop on Six Sigma in Software Engineering at Intl.Conference, Nov 2008, Munich

Call for Papers for Workshop on:

SIX SIGMA in SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Workshop Date: Nov. 17, 2008
Workshop Location: Munich, Germany
Workshop URL:
http://www.dasma.org/contray/html/ve.../workshop.html

Deadline for submissions: Oct. 5, 2008
Submission via E-mail to: metrikon2008sixsigma@yahoo.de

This workshop is held as part of the joint
IWSM / Metrikon / Mensura Conference
(see http://www.metrikon.de)


Call for "Six Sigma in Software Engineering" Papers
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The "Six Sigma in Software Engineering" Workshop at the IWSM/MetriKon
2008
will be a one-day workshop oriented towards experiences in applying
Six Sigma
methodology in the field of software engineering with a strong focus
on
associated measuring aspects. Six Sigma is a methodology and toolbox
for
problem solving and processes improvement applied in manufacturing
environments.

Since, with increasing maturity of software engineering organizations
the focus shifts from introducing industry best practices to
optimizing
the implemented procedures and tools, there is a strong interest to
use
this concept or parts of this concept.

The workshop goal is to establish a forum for exchange of experiences
and expectations on Six Sigma in software engineering environment.
We want to share successful Six Sigma implementations, discuss
benefits
and challenges of Six Sigma projects, but also address expectations
on the Six Sigma methodology. By bringing diverse views together,
we strive to advance the state of the art on this important topic.

Contributions on practical Six Sigma applications should address
the following topics:
- To which product or process was Six Sigma applied
(Requirements Engineering, Review process, ...)?
- What was the business case or ROI of the Six Sigma project?
- How could Six Sigma help to improve the product / process?
- What was the reason Six Sigma was (or was not) selected as
methodology?
- What are lessons learned from the application of Six Sigma in
software engineering?

Contributions on conceptual aspects regarding Six Sigma in
software engineering may focus on:
- What are challenges from the application of Six Sigma in software
engineering?
- Which aspects or terms need reinterpretation when applying
Six Sigma in software engineering?
- How do Six Sigma and CMMI relate?
- What is the assumed application area for Six Sigma methodology?

The workshop encompasses, but is not limited to, examples where
Six Sigma was successfully applied. Also approaches or models where
the concept was only considered to be applied will be relevant.
The experiences should help identifying strengths and limitations
of Six Sigma applied to software engineering.


How to Submit
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Position Papers must be submitted electronically by mail to
metrikon2008sixsigma@yahoo.de .
The length of the Position Papers should range from 2 to 5 pages.
Possible formats are .doc or .pdf.


Submission Deadline
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Submission Deadline for Position Papers is Oct. 05, 2008.
This deadline is hard and non-negotiable.


Notification Deadline
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We will send a notification of acceptance no later than
October 17, 2008.
The participants may send a final version of their position
paper no later than November 10, 2008 to
metrikon2008sixsigma@yahoo.de .
These versions will be basis for the workshop proceedings.


Workshop Organization
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Dr. Ralf Russ, Siemens AG, Germany
Sebastian Schunk, Siemens AG, Germany

The workshop is organized as part of the joint
IWSM 2008 - 18th International Workshop on Software Measurement
MetriKon 2008 - DASMA Metrik Kongress
Mensura 2008 - International Conference of Software Process and
Product Measurement

Please address questions to: metrikon2008sixsigma@yahoo.de