3 DoD's Experience in the Use of Best Practices Best practices are recommended, but… –Too many lists to choose from –No basis for selecting specific practices –Proof of effectiveness is not generally available –Not easy to see connection between practices and specific program risks or issues –Practice's success factors not well understood –Resources are limited and the return on practice investment is unknown (costs/benefits) –Implementation guidance is inadequate In 2003, Congress directed DoD to do it better, with a focus on S/W development and acquisition
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