What Is Process Tailoring

Software process tailoring refers to the activity of tuning a standardized process to meet the needs of a specific project. … This study identifies process tailoring as a key mechanism to address the challenges faced by a project and develops a model that describes how a process is tailored to resolve these challenges.

Why is process tailoring important?

Tailoring is necessary because each project is unique; not every process, tool, technique, input, or output identified in the PMBoK® Guide is required on every project. Tailoring should address the competing constraints of scope, schedule, cost, resources, quality, and risk.

What is the difference between tailoring and deviation?

Deviation means modifying the standard processes beyond what is allowed to be tailored (as specified in the “Tailoring Guidelines”). It is recommended that deviation cases are analyzed thoroughly at the level of a process group team member for their potential future impact on project delivery.