A Framework for Process Improvement in Software Product Management -- Graphical Technique to Support the Teaching/Learning Process of Software Process Reference Models -- Harnessing ISO/IEC 12207 to Examine the Extent of SPI Activity in an Organisation -- Team SPICE: A SPICE-Based Teamwork Assessment Model -- MATURE: A Model Driven bAsed Tool to Automatically Generate a langUage That suppoRts CMMI Process Areas spEcification -- Requirement Changes and Project Success: The Moderating Effects of Agile Approaches in System Engineering Projects -- Software Process Improvement Initiatives Based on Quality Assurance Strategies: A QATAM Pilot Application -- Improving Video Game Development: Facilitating Heterogeneous Team Collaboration through Flexible Software Processes -- Improving IT Service Management Processes: A Case Study on IT Service Support -- Approach to Identify Internal Best Practices in a Software Organization -- Which Process Model Practices Support Project Success? -- How to Improve Process Models for Better ISO/IEC 15504 Process Assessment -- The Tutelkan SPI Framework for Small Settings: A Methodology Transfer Vehicle -- Understanding the Perception of Very Small Software Companies towards the Adoption of Process Standards -- Software Engineering Support Activities for Very Small Entities -- Improving Software Development Process through Economic Mechanism Design -- Impact of Growing Business on Software Processes -- The Rosetta Stone Methodology – A Benefits-Driven Approach to SPI -- SPICE Level 3 - Experience with Using E-Learning to Coach the Use of Standard System Design Best Practices in Projects -- Mjølner’s Software Process Improvement: A Discussion and Strengthening Using the SPI Manifesto -- Integrated Design – A Set of Competences and Skills Required by Systems and Product Architects -- Agility Meets Systems Engineering: A Catalogue of Success Factors from Industry Practice -- How Green Is Your Black Belt? -- Exploring Managerial Commitment towards SPI in Small and Very Small Enterprises -- Implementation of Software Process Improvement through TSPi in Very Small Enterprises -- Application of ISO/IEC 15504 in Very Small Enterprises.

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th EuroSPI conference in Grenoble, France, during September 1-3. The 18 revised full papers presented together with 8 key notes were carefully reviewed and selected. They are organized in topical sections on SPI Tools, SPI Methods, SPI in SMEs, SPI and Economic Aspects as well as Future of SPI. This textbook is intended for the use by SPI (Software Process Improvement) managers and researchers, quality managers, and experienced project and research managers.