Thirty authors from leading European companies combine theory with industrial experience resulting in a comprehensive overview of different software process improvement methodologies. Based on the results of three international conferences organized by ISCN, International Software Collaborative Network, Better Software Practice for Business Benefit covers different improvement methodologies and a thorough discussion of process improvement issues from business to success. In this book, you will find a large set of different improvement methodologies and a thorough discussion of process improvement issues from business to success. The book's three parts - Principles, Experience, and Summary and Outlook - use industrial case studies to illustrate the implementation of business strategies and improvement methodologies, looks into the future of process improvement initiatives, outlines available process analysis and assessment methodologies, and details improved planning strategies including goal based measurement. Process groups, quality engineers, and consultants with a vital interest in basic information about structured evaluation and improvement will benefit from this book. Project managers on various levels within all organizations dealing with software can also use this handbook.