GOAL-QUESTION-MEASURE
What Is It
Goal-question-measure (GQM) is a method for stating
goals and deriving from them questions that could
directly be used to generate measures. The questions
help quantify the goals from which a measure for the
mitigation goal is identified. From these measures,
indicators to track risks and mitigation plans are
identified by project personnel. Indicators can be one
or a combination of the measures identified. GQM is
adapted from the method for collecting valid software
engineering data by Basili and Weiss to help risk
mitigation planners determine the indicators to track
the progress and changes in status of a mitigation
strategy.
When To Use
Use this method
- To determine indicators to track the progress and
changes in status of a mitigation strategy.
- Repeatedly. As risks are analyzed, specific goals
and questions are determined to address specific
areas of risk.
Benefits
This method
- Provides a process to develop monitors for risks
or mitigation plan status.
- Can be adapted to any type of organizational
planning and project goals.
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